How to Pronounce Glucosamine

To pronounce "glucosamine", say GLUC-os-am-in-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

GLUC-os-am-in-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “glucosamine”

"glucosamine" has 5 syllables: gluc-os-am-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does glucosamine mean?

noun

  1. An amino derivative of glucose that is a component of polysaccharides such as chitin; it is marketed as a dietary supplement supposedly to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.

Synonyms

chitosamine

Words that rhyme with glucosamine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

disaccharideacetyldiglucosamineacetylglucosamineglucosaminosideglycosamineglucosaminidasephosphoglucosamine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glucosamine"?▾

"Glucosamine" has 5 syllables: gluc · os · am · in · e.

What does "glucosamine" mean?▾

Glucosamine: An amino derivative of glucose that is a component of polysaccharides such as chitin; it is marketed as a dietary supplement supposedly to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.

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