To pronounce "proteinaceous", say PROT-ein-ac-eous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PROT-ein-ac-eous
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"proteinaceous" has 4 syllables: prot-ein-ac-eous. It rhymes with salacious and audacious, if that helps it stick.
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"Proteinaceous" has 4 syllables: prot · ein · ac · eous.
Proteinaceous: Of, pertaining to, or consisting of protein
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