How to pronounce protamine
Say it like PROH-tuh-meen. Protamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tuh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protamine 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of protamine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROH-tuh-meen.
What does protamine mean?
- Any of various strongly basic proteins of relatively low molecular weight that are rich in arginine and are found associated especially with DNA in place of histone in the sperm cells of various animals (such as fish).
Where does protamine come from?
From prot- (“original”) + -amine.
Questions about saying protamine
How do you pronounce protamine?
Say PROH-tuh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtəˌmin/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtəmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protamine?
Protamine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tuh · meen.
Is protamine 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 /ˈprəʊtəmiːn/ (PROH-tuh-meen).