How to pronounce proteins
Say it like PROH-teenz. Proteins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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US American/ˈproʊˌtinz/PROH-teenz
UK British/ˈprəʊˌtiːnz/PROH-teenz
- PROH
- teenz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proteins 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.
- teenzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proteins
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-teenz.
What does proteins mean?
noun
- plural of protein How to pronounce protein
Questions about saying proteins
How do you pronounce proteins?
Say PROH-teenz. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌtinz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌtiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proteins?
Proteins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · teenz.
Is proteins 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 /ˈprəʊˌtiːnz/ (PROH-teenz).