To pronounce "ptomaine", say PTOM-ain-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtəʊmeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtəʊmeɪn/
IPA
"ptomaine" has 3 syllables: ptom-ain-e.
noun
"Ptomaine" has 3 syllables: ptom · ain · e.
The IPA transcription of "ptomaine" is /ˈtəʊmeɪn/.
Ptomaine: Any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria.
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