How to pronounce monoglyceride
Say it like mon-oh-GLIS-uh-ryde. Monoglyceride has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIS).
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- mon
- oh
- GLIS
- uh
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monoglyceride pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of monoglyceride
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mon-oh-GLIS-uh-ryde.
What does monoglyceride mean?
- a lipid, an ester of glycerol and one fatty acid (in the 1- or 2- positions)
Where does monoglyceride come from?
From mono- + glyceride.
Words that rhyme with monoglyceride
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of monoglyceride.
Questions about saying monoglyceride
How do you pronounce monoglyceride?
Say mon-oh-GLIS-uh-ryde. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnoʊˈɡlɪsəraɪd/. In British English it is /ˌmɒnəʊˈɡlɪsəraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monoglyceride?
Monoglyceride has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIS). Broken into parts: mon · oh · GLIS · uh · ryde.
Is monoglyceride pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɒnəʊˈɡlɪsəraɪd/ (mon-oh-GLIS-uh-ryde).