How to pronounce methacholine
Say it like meth-uh-KOH-leen. Methacholine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- meth
- uh
- KOH
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methacholine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of methacholine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: meth-uh-KOH-leen.
What does methacholine mean?
- A choline derivative with parasympathomimetic activity that can induce bronchoconstriction in asthmatics and is used in tests of airway responsiveness; O-acetyl-β-methylcholine, C₈H₁₈NO₂⁺.
Where does methacholine come from?
From meth(yl) + -a- + choline.
Words that rhyme with methacholine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of methacholine.
Questions about saying methacholine
How do you pronounce methacholine?
Say meth-uh-KOH-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθəˈkoʊˌlin/. In British English it is /mɛθəˈkəʊliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methacholine?
Methacholine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: meth · uh · KOH · leen.
Is methacholine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mɛθəˈkəʊliːn/ (meth-uh-KOH-leen).