How to Pronounce Peptides

To pronounce "peptides", say PEPT-id-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PEPT-id-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “peptides”

"peptides" has 3 syllables: pept-id-es. It rhymes with besides and strides, if that helps it stick.

What does peptides mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of organic compounds consisting of various numbers of amino acids in which the amine of one is reacted with the carboxylic acid of the next to form an amide bond.
  2. The peptide bond itself.

Words that rhyme with peptides

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besidesstrideschidestidessidesguidesglidesprovidesabidesgenocidesresidessubsides

Related words

peptidasepeptizationpolypeptidepentapeptideproteinsneuropeptidetripeptidedipeptide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peptides"?▾

"Peptides" has 3 syllables: pept · id · es.

What does "peptides" mean?▾

Peptides: Any of a class of organic compounds consisting of various numbers of amino acids in which the amine of one is reacted with the carboxylic acid of the next to form an amide bond.

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