How to Pronounce Methionine

To pronounce "methionine", say METH-ion-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “methionine”

"methionine" has 4 syllables: meth-ion-in-e. It rhymes with ethionine, if that helps it stick.

What does methionine mean?

noun

  1. A lipotropic, sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, found in most protein.

Synonyms

Met

Words that rhyme with methionine

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ethionine

Related words

formylsulfonesulfoxideenkephalindlselenomethionylmethioninyl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "methionine"?▾

"Methionine" has 4 syllables: meth · ion · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "methionine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "methionine" is /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/.

What does "methionine" mean?▾

Methionine: A lipotropic, sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, found in most protein.

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