How to pronounce threonine
Say it like THREE-uh-neen. Threonine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREE).
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- THREE
- uh
- neen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Threonine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THREESay 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.
- neenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of threonine
American and British speakers say threonine in essentially the same way: /ˈθriənin/ in the US and /ˈθriːənin/ in the UK.
British respelling: THREE-uh-neen.
What does threonine mean?
- An essential amino acid C₄H₉NO₃ found in most animal proteins.
Where does threonine come from?
From threose.
Questions about saying threonine
How do you pronounce threonine?
Say THREE-uh-neen. The American pronunciation is /ˈθriənin/. In British English it is /ˈθriːənin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in threonine?
Threonine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREE). Broken into parts: THREE · uh · neen.
Do Americans and Brits say threonine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθriənin/ and the British form is /ˈθriːənin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.