How to pronounce histamine
Say it like HIS-tuh-meen. Histamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS).
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- HIS
- tuh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Histamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of histamine
American and British speakers say histamine in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪstəˌmin/ in the US and /ˈhɪstəˌmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIS-tuh-meen.
What does histamine mean?
- An amine, C₅H₉N₃, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions.
Where does histamine come from?
From hist(idine) + -amine.
Questions about saying histamine
How do you pronounce histamine?
Say HIS-tuh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪstəˌmin/. In British English it is /ˈhɪstəˌmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in histamine?
Histamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS). Broken into parts: HIS · tuh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say histamine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪstəˌmin/ and the British form is /ˈhɪstəˌmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.