How to pronounce pyruvic
Say it like py-ROO-vik. Pyruvic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- py
- ROO
- vik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyruvic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyruvic
American and British speakers say pyruvic in essentially the same way: /paɪˈruvɪk/ in the US and /paɪˈruːvɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-ROO-vik.
What does pyruvic mean?
- Of or pertaining to pyruvic acid or its derivatives.
Where does pyruvic come from?
From pyruvic acid.
Questions about saying pyruvic
How do you pronounce pyruvic?
Say py-ROO-vik. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈruvɪk/. In British English it is /paɪˈruːvɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyruvic?
Pyruvic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: py · ROO · vik.
Do Americans and Brits say pyruvic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪˈruvɪk/ and the British form is /paɪˈruːvɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.