How to pronounce aloin
Say it like AL-oh-in. Aloin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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US American/ˈæloʊɪn/AL-oh-in
UK British/ˈæləʊɪn/AL-oh-in
- AL
- oh
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aloin 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aloin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-oh-in.
What does aloin mean?
noun
- A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.
Where does aloin come from?
From aloe + -in.
Questions about saying aloin
How do you pronounce aloin?
Say AL-oh-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈæloʊɪn/. In British English it is /ˈæləʊɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aloin?
Aloin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · oh · in.
Is aloin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæləʊɪn/ (AL-oh-in).