How to pronounce proteinemia
Say it like proh-tee-NEE-mee-uh. Proteinemia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- proh
- tee
- NEE
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proteinemia 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proteinemia
- 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-tee-NEE-mee-uh.
What does proteinemia mean?
- The presence of protein in the blood (which is always true); often, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinemia).
Where does proteinemia come from?
From protein + -emia.
Words that rhyme with proteinemia
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Questions about saying proteinemia
How do you pronounce proteinemia?
Say proh-tee-NEE-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtiˈnimiə/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtiˈniːmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proteinemia?
Proteinemia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: proh · tee · NEE · mee · uh.
Is proteinemia 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 /ˌprəʊtiˈniːmiə/ (proh-tee-NEE-mee-uh).