How to pronounce penicillamine
Say it like pen-ih-SIL-uh-meen. Penicillamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- pen
- ih
- SIL
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penicillamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SILSay 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.
- meenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of penicillamine
American and British speakers say penicillamine in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪləmin/ in the US and /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪləmin/ in the UK.
British respelling: pen-ih-SIL-uh-meen.
What does penicillamine mean?
- A crystalline, sulfur-containing amino acid produced by the hydrolysis of penicillins, used pharmacologically as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals such as copper from the body, and as an anti-inflammatory agent, especially for rheumatoid arthritis; 2-amino-3-methyl-3-mercaptobutanoic acid, (C
Where does penicillamine come from?
Blend of penicillin + amine.
Questions about saying penicillamine
How do you pronounce penicillamine?
Say pen-ih-SIL-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪləmin/. In British English it is /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪləmin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penicillamine?
Penicillamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: pen · ih · SIL · uh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say penicillamine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪləmin/ and the British form is /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪləmin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.