How to pronounce peptides
Say it like PEP-tydz. Peptides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP).
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- PEP
- tydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peptides pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of peptides
American and British speakers say peptides in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛpˌtaɪdz/ in the US and /ˈpɛpˌtaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEP-tydz.
What does peptides mean?
- plural of peptide How to pronounce peptide
Questions about saying peptides
How do you pronounce peptides?
Say PEP-tydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛpˌtaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛpˌtaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peptides?
Peptides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP). Broken into parts: PEP · tydz.
Do Americans and Brits say peptides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛpˌtaɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈpɛpˌtaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.