How to pronounce glutamine
Say it like GLOO-tuh-meen. Glutamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- tuh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glutamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glutamine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLOO-tuh-meen.
What does glutamine mean?
- A nonessential amino acid C₅H₁₀N₂O₃ found in most animal and plant proteins.
Where does glutamine come from?
From gluta- + -amine.
Questions about saying glutamine
How do you pronounce glutamine?
Say GLOO-tuh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlutəmin/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːtəmin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glutamine?
Glutamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · tuh · meen.
Is glutamine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡluːtəmin/ (GLOO-tuh-meen).