How to Pronounce Histamine

To pronounce "histamine", say HIST-am-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhɪstəmiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈhɪstəmiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “histamine”

"histamine" has 4 syllables: hist-am-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does histamine mean?

noun

  1. An amine, C5H9N3, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions.

Words that rhyme with histamine

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keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

cephalgiaenteraminemethylhistaminehistidiniumhistidinolhistidylmethylhistidinehistidinate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "histamine"?▾

"Histamine" has 4 syllables: hist · am · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "histamine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "histamine" is /ˈhɪstəmiːn/.

What does "histamine" mean?▾

Histamine: An amine, C5H9N3, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions.

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