How to pronounce glycine
Say it like GLY-seen. Glycine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY).
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- GLY
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glycine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glycine
American and British speakers say glycine in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlaɪˌsin/ in the US and /ˈɡlaɪˌsiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLY-seen.
What does glycine mean?
- A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C₂H₅NO₂ found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.
Words that rhyme with glycine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glycine.
Questions about saying glycine
How do you pronounce glycine?
Say GLY-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlaɪˌsin/. In British English it is /ˈɡlaɪˌsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glycine?
Glycine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY). Broken into parts: GLY · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say glycine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlaɪˌsin/ and the British form is /ˈɡlaɪˌsiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.