How to pronounce lysine
Say it like LY-seen. Lysine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lysine. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LY
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lysine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lysine
American and British speakers say lysine in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪsin/ in the US and /ˈlaɪsin/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-seen.
What does lysine mean?
- An amino acid, C₆H₁₄N₂O₂, in L- or D-forms.
- The L-form of such a molecule, as it occurs in living organisms; in humans it is an essential amino acid.
Where does lysine come from?
From lysis + -ine, in reference to its tendency to participate in catalysis.
Words that rhyme with lysine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lysine.
Questions about saying lysine
How do you pronounce lysine?
Say LY-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪsin/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪsin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lysine?
Lysine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say lysine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪsin/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪsin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.