How to pronounce murein
Say it like MYUUR-een. Murein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYUUR).
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- MYUUR
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of murein
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: MYOOR-ree-in.
What does murein mean?
- peptidoglycan, mucopeptide
Where does murein come from?
Blend of muramic acid + -ein.
Words that rhyme with murein
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of murein.
Words that sound like murein
Questions about saying murein
How do you pronounce murein?
Say MYUUR-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjʊˌrin/. In British English it is /ˈmjʊəriɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murein?
Murein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYUUR). Broken into parts: MYUUR · een.
Is murein pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈmjʊəriɪn/ (MYOOR-ree-in).
What words sound the same as murein?
Murein sounds the same as murine in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.