How to pronounce glutamic
Say it like gloo-TAM-ik. Glutamic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM).
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- gloo
- TAM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glutamic 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.
- TAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glutamic
American and British speakers say glutamic in essentially the same way: /ɡluˈtæmɪk/ in the US and /ɡluːˈtæmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: gloo-TAM-ik.
What does glutamic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or derived from glutamic acid
Where does glutamic come from?
Latin gluten (“glue”) + -amic
Words that rhyme with glutamic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glutamic.
Questions about saying glutamic
How do you pronounce glutamic?
Say gloo-TAM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɡluˈtæmɪk/. In British English it is /ɡluːˈtæmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glutamic?
Glutamic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM). Broken into parts: gloo · TAM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say glutamic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡluˈtæmɪk/ and the British form is /ɡluːˈtæmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.