How to pronounce allicin
Say it like AL-ih-sun. Allicin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allicin 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allicin
American and British speakers say allicin in essentially the same way: /ˈælɪsən/ in the US and /ˈælɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ih-sun.
What does allicin mean?
- An organic compound, diallyl thiosulfinate, obtained from garlic, with a variety of medicinal and antibacterial properties.
Where does allicin come from?
From Latin allium (“garlic”) + -cin (“produced by bacteria”, modeled after -mycin, -cin).
Questions about saying allicin
How do you pronounce allicin?
Say AL-ih-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈælɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allicin?
Allicin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say allicin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈælɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.