How to pronounce ptomaine
Say it like TOH-mayn. Ptomaine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊmeɪn/TOH-mayn
UK British/ˈtəʊmeɪn/TOH-mayn
- TOH
- mayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ptomaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- maynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ptomaine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-mayn.
What does ptomaine mean?
noun
- Any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria.
- Food poisoning.
Questions about saying ptomaine
How do you pronounce ptomaine?
Say TOH-mayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊmeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊmeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ptomaine?
Ptomaine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · mayn.
Is ptomaine 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 /ˈtəʊmeɪn/ (TOH-mayn).