How to pronounce peptone
Say it like PEP-tohn. Peptone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP).
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US American/ˈpɛptoʊn/PEP-tohn
UK British/ˈpɛptəʊn/PEP-tohn
- PEP
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peptone 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.
- tohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of peptone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEP-tohn.
What does peptone mean?
noun
- Any water-soluble mixture of polypeptides and amino acids formed by the partial hydrolysis of protein.
Questions about saying peptone
How do you pronounce peptone?
Say PEP-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛptoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈpɛptəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peptone?
Peptone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP). Broken into parts: PEP · tohn.
Is peptone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpɛptəʊn/ (PEP-tohn).