How to pronounce bacterin
Say it like BAK-tuh-rin. Bacterin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
- BAK
- tuh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bacterin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep 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 bacterin
American and British speakers say bacterin in essentially the same way: /ˈbæktərɪn/ in the US and /ˈbæktərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-tuh-rin.
What does bacterin mean?
- A suspension of killed or attenuated bacteria for use as a vaccine.
Where does bacterin come from?
From bacteria + -in.
Questions about saying bacterin
How do you pronounce bacterin?
Say BAK-tuh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæktərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbæktərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bacterin?
Bacterin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · tuh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say bacterin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæktərɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbæktərɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.