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How to pronounce “protein”

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Pronunciation guide for protein

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of protein with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Antifragille: Things That Gain from DisorderI have cells, cells have protein in them, and all that,
Definition summary: (biochemistry, countable) Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

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Antifragille: Things That Gain from Disorder

I have cells, cells have protein in them, and all that,

[Noun]
(biochemistry, countable) Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
(nutrition, uncountable) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.
(nutrition, countable) A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.

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