How to pronounce uracil
Say it like YUUR-uh-sil. Uracil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR).
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- YUUR
- uh
- sil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uracil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- silKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uracil
American and British speakers say uracil in essentially the same way: /ˈjʊrəsɪl/ in the US and /ˈjʊrəsɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUUR-uh-sil.
What does uracil mean?
- One of the bases of RNA, pairing with adenine.
Where does uracil come from?
From uro- + ac(etic) + -ile.
Questions about saying uracil
How do you pronounce uracil?
Say YUUR-uh-sil. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʊrəsɪl/. In British English it is /ˈjʊrəsɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uracil?
Uracil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR). Broken into parts: YUUR · uh · sil.
Do Americans and Brits say uracil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʊrəsɪl/ and the British form is /ˈjʊrəsɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.