How to pronounce myrmicine
Say it like MER-mih-seen. Myrmicine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce myrmicine. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MER
- mih
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myrmicine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of myrmicine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUH-mih-seen.
What does myrmicine mean?
- Of or pertaining to the ant subfamily Myrmicinae.
- Of or pertaining to the ant genus Myrmica.
- Any ant of the subfamily Myrmicinae.
Where does myrmicine come from?
Borrowed from translingual Myrmicinae.
Questions about saying myrmicine
How do you pronounce myrmicine?
Say MER-mih-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɚmɪsin/. In British English it is /ˈməmɪsin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myrmicine?
Myrmicine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · mih · seen.
Is myrmicine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈməmɪsin/ (MUH-mih-seen).