How to pronounce methionyl
Say it like muh-THY-uh-nil. Methionyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THY).
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- muh
- THY
- uh
- nil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methionyl 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.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of methionyl
American and British speakers say methionyl in essentially the same way: /məˈθaɪənɪl/ in the US and /məˈθaɪənɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-THY-uh-nil.
What does methionyl mean?
- A univalent radical derived from methionine.
Where does methionyl come from?
From methionine + -yl.
Questions about saying methionyl
How do you pronounce methionyl?
Say muh-THY-uh-nil. The American pronunciation is /məˈθaɪənɪl/. In British English it is /məˈθaɪənɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methionyl?
Methionyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THY). Broken into parts: muh · THY · uh · nil.
Do Americans and Brits say methionyl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈθaɪənɪl/ and the British form is /məˈθaɪənɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.