How to Pronounce Betaines

To pronounce "betaines", say BET-ain-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BET-ain-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “betaines”

"betaines" has 3 syllables: bet-ain-es. It rhymes with detains, if that helps it stick.

What does betaines mean?

noun

  1. A sweet, crystalline compound (not an alkaloid), trimethylammoniumacetate, found in sugar beet and similar plants, sometimes used to treat muscular degeneracy; the zwitterion (CH3)3N+CH2COO-
  2. Any derivative of this compound.

Words that rhyme with betaines

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detains

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "betaines"?▾

"Betaines" has 3 syllables: bet · ain · es.

What does "betaines" mean?▾

Betaines: A sweet, crystalline compound (not an alkaloid), trimethylammoniumacetate, found in sugar beet and similar plants, sometimes used to treat muscular degeneracy; the zwitterion (CH3)3N+CH2COO-

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