How to Pronounce Thymine

To pronounce "thymine", say THYMIN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθaɪmɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈθaɪmɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thymine”

"thymine" has 2 syllables: thymin-e. It rhymes with gamine and amine, if that helps it stick.

What does thymine mean?

noun

  1. A heterocyclic base, 5-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; it pairs with adenine in DNA.

Words that rhyme with thymine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gamineamineprimine

Related words

adeninedimerdimershomothyminepyrimidinedeoxythyminethymidinethymidyl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thymine"?▾

"Thymine" has 2 syllables: thymin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "thymine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thymine" is /ˈθaɪmɪn/.

What does "thymine" mean?▾

Thymine: A heterocyclic base, 5-methylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione; it pairs with adenine in DNA.

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