How to pronounce valine
Say it like VAY-leen. Valine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Valine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay 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 valine
American and British speakers say valine in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪlin/ in the US and /ˈveɪlin/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-leen.
What does valine mean?
- An essential amino acid 2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid found in most animal proteins.
Where does valine come from?
From valerian + -ine.
Words that rhyme with valine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of valine.
Questions about saying valine
How do you pronounce valine?
Say VAY-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪlin/. In British English it is /ˈveɪlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in valine?
Valine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say valine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪlin/ and the British form is /ˈveɪlin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.