How to pronounce proteinaceous
Say it like proh-tih-NAY-shus. Proteinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- proh
- tih
- NAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proteinaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proteinaceous
- 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-tih-NAY-shus.
What does proteinaceous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or consisting of protein
Where does proteinaceous come from?
From protein + -aceous.
Words that rhyme with proteinaceous
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Questions about saying proteinaceous
How do you pronounce proteinaceous?
Say proh-tih-NAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtɪˈneɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtɪˈneɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proteinaceous?
Proteinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: proh · tih · NAY · shus.
Is proteinaceous 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 /ˌprəʊtɪˈneɪʃəs/ (proh-tih-NAY-shus).