How to Pronounce "tryptophan"
word
ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fan
TRIP-tuh-fan
tɹˈɪptɒfən
trip-TOF-uhn
Definition
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid found in food that your body needs to make proteins and important chemicals like serotonin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fan
British English
tɹˈɪptɒfən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRIP-tuh-fan
UK
trip-TOF-uhn
Listen in Context
Turkey is rich in tryptophan.
Your body needs tryptophan to make serotonin.
Eggs and cheese also contain tryptophan.
People say tryptophan in turkey makes you sleepy, but that's just a myth.