How to pronounce arsine
Say it like AR-seen. Arsine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arsine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of arsine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-seen.
What does arsine mean?
- A compound of arsenic and hydrogen, AsH₃, a colorless and exceedingly poisonous gas, having an odor like garlic.
- Any organic derivative of this compound, or of diarsane, triarsane etc.
Where does arsine come from?
From ars(enic) + -ine (“suffix used to form names of chemical substances”).
Questions about saying arsine
How do you pronounce arsine?
Say AR-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrsin/. In British English it is /ˈɑːsin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arsine?
Arsine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · seen.
Is arsine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːsin/ (AH-seen).