How to Pronounce "glycoside"
word
ˈɡɫaɪkəˌsaɪd
GLY-kuh-syd
ɡlˈaɪkəsˌaɪd
gly-KUH-syd
Definition
A glycoside is a chemical compound formed when a sugar is combined with another molecule, often found in plants and can have medicinal or toxic effects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɫaɪkəˌsaɪd
British English
ɡlˈaɪkəsˌaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GLY-kuh-syd
UK
gly-KUH-syd
Listen in Context
Many plants contain glycosides that can be used as medicine.
A glycoside consists of a sugar part linked to another chemical group.
Scientists extract glycosides from digitalis plants to treat heart disease.
Some natural glycosides taste bitter and can be poisonous if eaten in large amounts.