How to Pronounce Protein

To pronounce "protein", say PROT-ein — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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7

Letters

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “protein”

"protein" has 2 syllables: prot-ein. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does protein mean?

noun

  1. Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
  2. (nutrition) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (i.e. meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.

Words that rhyme with protein

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protein"?▾

"Protein" has 2 syllables: prot · ein.

What is the IPA transcription of "protein"?▾

The IPA transcription of "protein" is /ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/.

What does "protein" mean?▾

Protein: Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

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