How to pronounce “protein”
Say “protein” in 2 beats
protein
/ˈpɹoʊˌtin/
The voice you hear here is American; the British form is /pɹəʊtiːn/ (see the table below), and a British voice is available in the app's settings.
- protpɹoʊstress
- eintin
- IPA (American)
- /ˈpɹoʊˌtin/
- IPA (British)
- /pɹəʊtiːn/
- Respelling
- PROH-teen
- Syllables
- 2 — PROT-ein
- Stress
- Stress the first syllable: PROT-ein. “prot” is longer, louder and a step higher; the other syllable falls away from it.
- Part of speech
- noun
- Difficulty
- Beginner — most learners get this on the first take
American and British are not the same here
/ˈpɹoʊˌtin/
/pɹəʊtiːn/
No audio here: sayit’s voice is American, so a British button would play the American word. Read the transcription instead.
What “protein” means
- noun
any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
“a diet high in protein”
Say it in a sentence
“Beans are a cheap source of protein and keep very well.”“protein”, answered
How do you pronounce “protein”?
“protein” is pronounced /ˈpɹoʊˌtin/ (PROH-teen) in American English and /pɹəʊtiːn/ in British English — 2 syllables, stressed on “prot”. Build it as PROT-ein, then run the first syllable a little longer than the rest and let the others reduce.
How many syllables does “protein” have?
2: prot · ein. The beat lands on the first, “prot”.
Is “protein” said differently in British English?
Yes. American English says /ˈpɹoʊˌtin/ (PROH-teen); British English says /pɹəʊtiːn/. Both are correct — choose the accent you are learning and stay inside it.
What does “protein” mean?
As a noun: any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes For example: “a diet high in protein”
Where is the stress in “protein”?
Stress the first syllable: PROT-ein. “prot” is longer, louder and a step higher; the other syllable falls away from it.
Now say “protein” and see every sound
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