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creatine
Definition:
(nou) an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction
Examples:
Creatine monohydrate is the same thing as creatine.
Creatine monohydrate is one of many creatine supplements.
It is then converted to creatine phosphate by the enzyme, creatine kinase.
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Common mistakes of creatine pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "crea-ˈtine". The correct pronunciation is /ˈkriː.ə.tiːn/ in both US and UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel in the first syllable is sometimes mispronounced as /ɛ/ ("kreh-") instead of the correct /iː/ ("kree-"). Tip: Focus on the long /iː/ sound, as in "see".
- Dropping syllables: Some speakers shorten it to /ˈkriː.tɪn/, skipping the middle /ə/. The correct form is /ˈkriː.ə.tiːn/. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some learners pronounce the final syllable as /taɪn/ ("tine") instead of /tiːn/ ("teen"). Tip: Finish with the long /iː/ sound, like "teenager".
- Overemphasizing the middle syllable: Some may say "kree-ˈA-teen", stressing the /ə/ unnaturally. Tip: Keep the middle syllable short and light — the stress stays on "kree".