How to pronounce absinthin
Say it like AB-sin-thin. Absinthin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- sin
- thin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absinthin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absinthin
American and British speakers say absinthin in essentially the same way: /ˈæbˌsɪnθɪn/ in the US and /ˈæbˌsɪnθɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-sin-thin.
What does absinthin mean?
- The principal compound found in wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), having a bitter taste: C₁₅H₂₀O₄
Where does absinthin come from?
From Latin absinthium + -in.
Questions about saying absinthin
How do you pronounce absinthin?
Say AB-sin-thin. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbˌsɪnθɪn/. In British English it is /ˈæbˌsɪnθɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absinthin?
Absinthin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · sin · thin.
Do Americans and Brits say absinthin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbˌsɪnθɪn/ and the British form is /ˈæbˌsɪnθɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.