How to pronounce alizarin
Say it like uh-LIZ-uh-rin. Alizarin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIZ).
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- uh
- LIZ
- uh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alizarin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alizarin
American and British speakers say alizarin in essentially the same way: /əˈlɪzərɪn/ in the US and /əˈlɪzərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LIZ-uh-rin.
What does alizarin mean?
- A red substance, 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone, extracted from madder root and used as a dye.
Where does alizarin come from?
Borrowed from French alizarine, corresponding to alizari + -in.
Questions about saying alizarin
How do you pronounce alizarin?
Say uh-LIZ-uh-rin. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɪzərɪn/. In British English it is /əˈlɪzərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alizarin?
Alizarin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIZ). Broken into parts: uh · LIZ · uh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say alizarin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɪzərɪn/ and the British form is /əˈlɪzərɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.