How to pronounce glutathione
Say it like gloo-tuh-THY-uh-un. Glutathione has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY).
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- gloo
- tuh
- THY
- uh
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glutathione pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of glutathione
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: gloo-tuh-THY-uh-un.
What does glutathione mean?
- A tripeptide formed from glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, that is active in many biological redox reactions.
Where does glutathione come from?
From gluta- + thione.
Questions about saying glutathione
How do you pronounce glutathione?
Say gloo-tuh-THY-uh-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡlutəˈθaɪəʊn/. In British English it is /ˌɡluːtəˈθaɪəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glutathione?
Glutathione has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THY). Broken into parts: gloo · tuh · THY · uh · un.
Is glutathione 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 /ˌɡluːtəˈθaɪəʊn/ (gloo-tuh-THY-uh-un).