How to pronounce proteinuria
Say it like proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh. Proteinuria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYUUR).
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- proh
- tee
- NYUUR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proteinuria 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.
- NYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep 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 proteinuria
- 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-NYUUR-ee-uh.
What does proteinuria mean?
- The presence of protein in the urine (which is always true in small amounts); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperproteinuria).
Where does proteinuria come from?
From protein + -uria.
Questions about saying proteinuria
How do you pronounce proteinuria?
Say proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtiˈnjʊriə/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtiˈnjʊriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proteinuria?
Proteinuria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYUUR). Broken into parts: proh · tee · NYUUR · ee · uh.
Is proteinuria 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 /ˌprəʊtiˈnjʊriə/ (proh-tee-NYUUR-ee-uh).