How to Pronounce Riboflavin

To pronounce "riboflavin", say RIB-ofl-av-in — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “riboflavin”

"riboflavin" has 4 syllables: rib-ofl-av-in.

What does riboflavin mean?

noun

  1. Yellow or orange-yellow water-soluble compound, a member of the vitamin B complex, that acts as a growth-promoting factor in humans and other animals.

Synonyms

E101food colouringlactoflavinvitamin B2vitamin G

Related words

ovoflavinlactoflavinhepatoflavinflavokinaseriboforinflavodoxinflavoglobintriflavin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "riboflavin"?▾

"Riboflavin" has 4 syllables: rib · ofl · av · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "riboflavin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "riboflavin" is /ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/.

What does "riboflavin" mean?▾

Riboflavin: Yellow or orange-yellow water-soluble compound, a member of the vitamin B complex, that acts as a growth-promoting factor in humans and other animals.

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