How to pronounce algin
Say it like AL-jin. Algin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- jin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Algin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of algin
American and British speakers say algin in essentially the same way: /ˈældʒɪn/ in the US and /ˈældʒɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-jin.
What does algin mean?
- Any of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from marine brown algae and used especially as emulsifiers or thickeners.
Where does algin come from?
From alga + -in.
Questions about saying algin
How do you pronounce algin?
Say AL-jin. The American pronunciation is /ˈældʒɪn/. In British English it is /ˈældʒɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in algin?
Algin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · jin.
Do Americans and Brits say algin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈældʒɪn/ and the British form is /ˈældʒɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.