How to pronounce metabolite
Say it like muh-TAB-uh-lyte. Metabolite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAB).
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- muh
- TAB
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metabolite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of metabolite
American and British speakers say metabolite in essentially the same way: /məˈtæbəˌlaɪt/ in the US and /məˈtæbəˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-TAB-uh-lyte.
What does metabolite mean?
- Any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.
Where does metabolite come from?
From metabolism + -ite.
Questions about saying metabolite
How do you pronounce metabolite?
Say muh-TAB-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /məˈtæbəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /məˈtæbəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metabolite?
Metabolite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAB). Broken into parts: muh · TAB · uh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say metabolite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈtæbəˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /məˈtæbəˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.