How to pronounce prolyl
Say it like PROH-lil. Prolyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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US American/ˈproʊlɪl/PROH-lil
UK British/ˈprəʊlɪl/PROH-lil
- PROH
- lil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prolyl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-lil.
What does prolyl mean?
noun
- The univalent radical derived from proline.
Questions about saying prolyl
How do you pronounce prolyl?
Say PROH-lil. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊlɪl/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊlɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolyl?
Prolyl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · lil.
Is prolyl 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 /ˈprəʊlɪl/ (PROH-lil).