How to pronounce monosaccharide
Say it like mah-nuh-SAK-uh-ryde. Monosaccharide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAK).
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- mah
- nuh
- SAK
- uh
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monosaccharide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAKSay 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.
- rydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of monosaccharide
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mon-oh-SAK-uh-ryde.
What does monosaccharide mean?
- A simple sugar that has a single ring, such as glucose, fructose or deoxyribose.
Where does monosaccharide come from?
From mono- + saccharide.
Words that rhyme with monosaccharide
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Questions about saying monosaccharide
How do you pronounce monosaccharide?
Say mah-nuh-SAK-uh-ryde. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnəˈsækəˌraɪd/. In British English it is /mɒnəʊˈsækəˌraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monosaccharide?
Monosaccharide has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAK). Broken into parts: mah · nuh · SAK · uh · ryde.
Is monosaccharide 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 /mɒnəʊˈsækəˌraɪd/ (mon-oh-SAK-uh-ryde).