How to Pronounce Guanine

To pronounce "guanine", say GUAN-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɡwɑː.niːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “guanine”

"guanine" has 3 syllables: guan-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does guanine mean?

noun

  1. A substance first obtained from guano; it is a nucleic base and pairs with cytosine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).

Words that rhyme with guanine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

cytosinetransglycosylasetransferasehypoxanthineoxoguaninguanosineguanosyl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guanine"?▾

"Guanine" has 3 syllables: guan · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "guanine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guanine" is /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/.

What does "guanine" mean?▾

Guanine: A substance first obtained from guano; it is a nucleic base and pairs with cytosine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).

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