How to pronounce zwitterion
Say it like TSVIT-uh-ry-un. Zwitterion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSVIT).
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- TSVIT
- uh
- ry
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zwitterion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSVITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zwitterion
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TSVIT-uh-ry-un.
What does zwitterion mean?
- A molecule, such as an amino acid, that carries both a positive and a negative charge.
Where does zwitterion come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Zwitterion, from Zwitter (“hermaphrodite”) + Ion (“ion”).
Questions about saying zwitterion
How do you pronounce zwitterion?
Say TSVIT-uh-ry-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsvɪtəraɪən/. In British English it is /ˈtsvɪtəraɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zwitterion?
Zwitterion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSVIT). Broken into parts: TSVIT · uh · ry · un.
Is zwitterion 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 /ˈtsvɪtəraɪən/ (TSVIT-uh-ry-un).