How to pronounce leucine
Say it like LOO-seen. Leucine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leucine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leucine
American and British speakers say leucine in essentially the same way: /ˈlusin/ in the US and /ˈluːsin/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-seen.
What does leucine mean?
- An essential amino acid, C₆H₁₃NO₂, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.
Questions about saying leucine
How do you pronounce leucine?
Say LOO-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusin/. In British English it is /ˈluːsin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leucine?
Leucine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say leucine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlusin/ and the British form is /ˈluːsin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.