How to pronounce ubiquitin
Say it like yoo-BIK-wih-tin. Ubiquitin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIK).
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- yoo
- BIK
- wih
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ubiquitin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ubiquitin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-BIK-wih-tin.
What does ubiquitin mean?
- Any of a class of small protein, or polypeptide, present in the cells of all eukaryotes, that play a part in modifying and degrading proteins.
Where does ubiquitin come from?
From ubiquitous + -in.
Questions about saying ubiquitin
How do you pronounce ubiquitin?
Say yoo-BIK-wih-tin. The American pronunciation is /juˈbɪkwɪtɪn/. In British English it is /juːˈbɪkwɪtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ubiquitin?
Ubiquitin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIK). Broken into parts: yoo · BIK · wih · tin.
Is ubiquitin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /juːˈbɪkwɪtɪn/ (yoo-BIK-wih-tin).