How to Pronounce Zwitterion

To pronounce "zwitterion", say ZWITT-er-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “zwitterion”

"zwitterion" has 3 syllables: zwitt-er-ion. It rhymes with lyterian and aterian, if that helps it stick.

What does zwitterion mean?

noun

  1. A molecule, such as an amino acid, that carries both a positive and a negative charge.

Synonyms

dipolar ioninner salt

Words that rhyme with zwitterion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lyterianaterian

Related words

zwitterionomermacrozwitterionamphoionpolyzwitterionpolyanionmonoionmonoanionzwittergent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zwitterion"?▾

"Zwitterion" has 3 syllables: zwitt · er · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "zwitterion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zwitterion" is /ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən/.

What does "zwitterion" mean?▾

Zwitterion: A molecule, such as an amino acid, that carries both a positive and a negative charge.

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