How to pronounce glyceride
Say it like GLIS-uh-ryde. Glyceride has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS).
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- GLIS
- uh
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glyceride pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of glyceride
American and British speakers say glyceride in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɪsəraɪd/ in the US and /ˈɡlɪsəraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLIS-uh-ryde.
What does glyceride mean?
- An ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acid; they are the major constituents of lipids.
Where does glyceride come from?
From glycerine + -ide.
Questions about saying glyceride
How do you pronounce glyceride?
Say GLIS-uh-ryde. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪsəraɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪsəraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glyceride?
Glyceride has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS). Broken into parts: GLIS · uh · ryde.
Do Americans and Brits say glyceride the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɪsəraɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɪsəraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.