How to pronounce ouabain
Say it like WAH-bayn. Ouabain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑbeɪn/WAH-bayn
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- WAH
- bayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ouabain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- baynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does ouabain mean?
noun
- A poisonous cardiac glycoside, g-strophanthin, found in the seeds of certain lianas.
Where does ouabain come from?
From ouaba(io) + -in, after French ouabain, ultimately from Somali waabaayo, meaning "arrow poison".
Questions about saying ouabain
How do you pronounce ouabain?
Say WAH-bayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑbeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ouabain?
Ouabain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · bayn.