How to pronounce tromethamine
Say it like troh-METH-uh-meen. Tromethamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH).
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- troh
- METH
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tromethamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tromethamine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: troh-METH-uh-meen.
What does tromethamine mean?
- Alternative form of trometamol.
Where does tromethamine come from?
From tr(ishydr)o(xymethyl) + methamine.
Questions about saying tromethamine
How do you pronounce tromethamine?
Say troh-METH-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /troʊˈmɛθəˌmin/. In British English it is /trəʊˈmɛθəˌmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tromethamine?
Tromethamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH). Broken into parts: troh · METH · uh · meen.
Is tromethamine 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 /trəʊˈmɛθəˌmiːn/ (troh-METH-uh-meen).