How to pronounce ribose
Say it like RY-bohz. Ribose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- bohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ribose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ribose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RY-bohz.
What does ribose mean?
- A naturally occurring pentose sugar, which is a component of the nucleosides and nucleotides that constitute the nucleic acid biopolymer, RNA. It is also found in riboflavin.
Where does ribose come from?
From German Ribose, formed from Ribonsäure, the first element of which comes from a rearrangement of English arabinose.
Questions about saying ribose
How do you pronounce ribose?
Say RY-bohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪboʊz/. In British English it is /ˈraɪbəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ribose?
Ribose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · bohz.
Is ribose 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 /ˈraɪbəʊz/ (RY-bohz).