How to Pronounce "metabolites"
word
məˈtæbəˌɫaɪts
muh-TAB-uh-lyts
mətˈæbəlˌaɪts
muh-TAB-uhl-ayts
Definition
Metabolites are substances made or used when the body or a cell carries out chemical processes. They can be natural or made through medication or diet.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˈtæbəˌɫaɪts
British English
mətˈæbəlˌaɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-TAB-uh-lyts
UK
muh-TAB-uhl-ayts
Listen in Context
Scientists study metabolites to understand how our bodies work.
Some metabolites come from the food we eat.
Doctors can measure metabolites in blood tests.
After you take medicine, your body often creates new metabolites as it breaks the drug down.