How to pronounce squalene
Say it like SKWAY-leen. Squalene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAY).
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- SKWAY
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squalene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of squalene
American and British speakers say squalene in essentially the same way: /ˈskweɪlin/ in the US and /ˈskweɪlin/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWAY-leen.
What does squalene mean?
- A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.
Where does squalene come from?
From Latin squālus (“shark”) + -ene, because it is found in shark liver.
Words that rhyme with squalene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of squalene.
Questions about saying squalene
How do you pronounce squalene?
Say SKWAY-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈskweɪlin/. In British English it is /ˈskweɪlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squalene?
Squalene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAY). Broken into parts: SKWAY · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say squalene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskweɪlin/ and the British form is /ˈskweɪlin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.