How to pronounce glutamatergic
Say it like gloo-tuh-muh-TUR-jik. Glutamatergic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TUR).
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- gloo
- tuh
- muh
- TUR
- jik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glutamatergic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glutamatergic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: gloo-tuh-muh-TUR-jik.
What does glutamatergic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the neurotransmission of glutamate.
Where does glutamatergic come from?
From glutamate + -ergic.
Words that rhyme with glutamatergic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glutamatergic.
Questions about saying glutamatergic
How do you pronounce glutamatergic?
Say gloo-tuh-muh-TUR-jik. The American pronunciation is /ɡlutəməˈtɝdʒɪk/. In British English it is /ɡluːtəməˈtɜːdʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glutamatergic?
Glutamatergic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TUR). Broken into parts: gloo · tuh · muh · TUR · jik.
Is glutamatergic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɡluːtəməˈtɜːdʒɪk/ (gloo-tuh-muh-TUR-jik).