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phenylalanine
Definition:
(nou) an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body
Phonetic Transcription:
fènlǽlənì:n
Examples:
Aspartame is composed of aspartic acid and phenylalanine.
It was a sweetener, the dipeptide with phenylalanine.
The mention of phenylalanine as a neurotoxin is accurate.
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Common mistakes of phenylalanine pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "PHEnylalanine" instead of the correct "pheNylalanine" (US: /ˌfɛnɪˈæl.ə.niː/, UK: /ˌfɛn.ɪˈæl.ə.niː/). Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "phenylalanine" with a short "e" sound, like "penylalanine." The correct pronunciation uses a short "e" in the first syllable "phe" (US: /fɛn/, UK: /fɛn/). Tip: Focus on the clear "e" sound in the first syllable.
- Omitting syllables: It's common to drop the second syllable, leading to "phenalanine." The full word has four syllables, "phe-nyl-al-a-nine" (US: /ˌfɛnɪˈæl.ə.niː/, UK: /ˌfɛn.ɪˈæl.ə.niː/). Tip: Pronounce each syllable distinctly to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing "yl": Some speakers say "yil" instead of the correct "nyl" as in "phenyl." The "nyl" should be pronounced with a nasal "n" sound (US: /nɪl/, UK: /nɪl/). Tip: Pay attention to the "n" sound to avoid confusion.
- Confusing "a" sounds: The "a" in "alanine" is often mispronounced as a long "a" sound, like "a-lane." The correct sound is a schwa, more like "uh" (US: /ə/, UK: /ə/). Tip: Use a quick, soft "a" sound to pronounce "alanine" correctly.