How to pronounce anthocyanin
Say it like an-thoh-SY-uh-nin. Anthocyanin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- an
- thoh
- SY
- uh
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthocyanin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anthocyanin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-thoh-SY-uh-nin.
What does anthocyanin mean?
- Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after its chlorophyll decomposes).
Where does anthocyanin come from?
From antho- + cyanin.
Questions about saying anthocyanin
How do you pronounce anthocyanin?
Say an-thoh-SY-uh-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθoʊˈsaɪənɪn/. In British English it is /ˌænθəʊˈsaɪənɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthocyanin?
Anthocyanin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: an · thoh · SY · uh · nin.
Is anthocyanin 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 /ˌænθəʊˈsaɪənɪn/ (an-thoh-SY-uh-nin).