How to Pronounce Ornithine

To pronounce "ornithine", say ORN-ith-in-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ORN-ith-in-e

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"ornithine" has 4 syllables: orn-ith-in-e.

What does ornithine mean?

noun

  1. An amino acid, 2,5-diaminopentanoic acid, that is not present in protein, but is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of urea.

Related words

decarboxylasetransaminaseaminotransferasepolyiminoargininearginylhomoargininediaminopurine

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How many syllables are in "ornithine"?▾

"Ornithine" has 4 syllables: orn · ith · in · e.

What does "ornithine" mean?▾

Ornithine: An amino acid, 2,5-diaminopentanoic acid, that is not present in protein, but is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of urea.

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