How to pronounce histidine
Say it like HIS-tuh-deen. Histidine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS).
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- HIS
- tuh
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Histidine 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.
- deenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of histidine
American and British speakers say histidine in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪstəˌdin/ in the US and /ˈhɪstəˌdiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIS-tuh-deen.
What does histidine mean?
- An essential amino acid C₆H₉N₃O₂ found in most animal proteins; essential for tissue growth and repair.
Where does histidine come from?
From histo- + -idine.
Questions about saying histidine
How do you pronounce histidine?
Say HIS-tuh-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪstəˌdin/. In British English it is /ˈhɪstəˌdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in histidine?
Histidine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS). Broken into parts: HIS · tuh · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say histidine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪstəˌdin/ and the British form is /ˈhɪstəˌdiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.