How to Pronounce "lysine"
word
ˈɫaɪsin
LYE-seen
ˈlaɪsiːn
LYE-seen
Definition
Lysine is an essential amino acid, meaning your body needs it but cannot produce it, so you must get it from food like meat, dairy, and some beans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪsin
British English
ˈlaɪsiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE-seen
UK
LYE-seen
Listen in Context
Meat and eggs are good sources of lysine.
Your body cannot make lysine, so you need to get it from food.
Some beans contain a lot of lysine.
Athletes sometimes take lysine supplements to help their muscles recover.