How to pronounce serine
Say it like SEE-uh-reen. Serine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- uh
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of serine
American and British speakers say serine in essentially the same way: /ˈsiərin/ in the US and /ˈsiːərin/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-uh-reen.
What does serine mean?
- A nonessential amino acid, CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH, found in most animal proteins, notably silk.
Where does serine come from?
From Latin sericus (“silken”).
Questions about saying serine
How do you pronounce serine?
Say SEE-uh-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiərin/. In British English it is /ˈsiːərin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serine?
Serine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · uh · reen.
Do Americans and Brits say serine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiərin/ and the British form is /ˈsiːərin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.