How to pronounce ptomaines
Say it like TOH-maynz. Ptomaines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊmeɪnz/TOH-maynz
UK British/ˈtəʊmeɪnz/TOH-maynz
- TOH
- maynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ptomaines 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.
- maynzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ptomaines
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-maynz.
What does ptomaines mean?
noun
- plural of ptomaine How to pronounce ptomaine
Questions about saying ptomaines
How do you pronounce ptomaines?
Say TOH-maynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊmeɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊmeɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ptomaines?
Ptomaines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · maynz.
Is ptomaines 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 /ˈtəʊmeɪnz/ (TOH-maynz).