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amine
Definition:
(nou) a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Examples:
C is in the presence of a solvent for the amine and the catalyst.
Amine oxidase is an enzyme involved in the metabolism of histamine.
The amine may be a primary amine, a tertiary amine or a diamine.
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Common mistakes of amine pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-MINE" /əˈmiːn/ instead of the correct first syllable stress "AM-ine" /ˈæm.iːn/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "AM" for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: People often pronounce "amine" with a short "a" sound, like "a-min" /ˈæ.mɪn/. The correct pronunciation has a long "a" sound /ˈæm.iːn/. Tip: Practice elongating the "a" to avoid this error.
- Silent "e" misunderstanding: Some may mistakenly pronounce the final "e" in "amine," resulting in "amine" /ˈæmɪnə/. The correct form has no pronounced "e" /ˈæm.iːn/. Tip: Focus on the "in" sound without adding an "uh" at the end.
- Consonant blending: Learners might blend the sounds incorrectly, saying "am-een" /ˈæ.mɪn/ instead of clearly separating the syllables in "amine" /ˈæm.iːn/. Tip: Practice pausing slightly between the "am" and "ine" for better clarity.
- Regional variations: Some speakers may pronounce "amine" with a different vowel sound, like "ah-meen" /ɑˈmiːn/. This is not standard in US/UK English. Tip: Stick to the "æ" vowel sound for consistency in pronunciation.