How to pronounce riboflavin
Say it like ry-boh-FLAY-vin. Riboflavin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAY).
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- ry
- boh
- FLAY
- vin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riboflavin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of riboflavin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ry-boh-FLAY-vin.
What does riboflavin mean?
- Yellow or orange-yellow water-soluble compound, a member of the vitamin B complex, that acts as a growth-promoting factor in humans and other animals.
Where does riboflavin come from?
From ribo(se)- + flavin.
Questions about saying riboflavin
How do you pronounce riboflavin?
Say ry-boh-FLAY-vin. The American pronunciation is /ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/. In British English it is /ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riboflavin?
Riboflavin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAY). Broken into parts: ry · boh · FLAY · vin.
Is riboflavin 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 /ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn/ (ry-boh-FLAY-vin).