How to pronounce ribonucleic
Say it like ry-boh-noo-KLAY-ik. Ribonucleic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KLAY).
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- ry
- boh
- noo
- KLAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribonucleic 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.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ribonucleic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ry-boh-nyoo-KLAY-ik.
What does ribonucleic mean?
- Of or pertaining to ribonucleic acid (RNA) or its derivatives
Where does ribonucleic come from?
From ribose + nucleic.
Words that rhyme with ribonucleic
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Questions about saying ribonucleic
How do you pronounce ribonucleic?
Say ry-boh-noo-KLAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌraɪboʊnuˈkleɪɪk/. In British English it is /ˌraɪbəʊnjuːˈkleɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribonucleic?
Ribonucleic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KLAY). Broken into parts: ry · boh · noo · KLAY · ik.
Is ribonucleic 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 /ˌraɪbəʊnjuːˈkleɪɪk/ (ry-boh-nyoo-KLAY-ik).