How to pronounce benzoin
Say it like BEN-zoh-in. Benzoin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- zoh
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzoin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zohKeep 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 benzoin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEN-zoh-in.
What does benzoin mean?
- A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
- An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.
- The spicebush, Lindera benzoin.
Where does benzoin come from?
The initial lu was probably lost because it was taken as the definite article in Romance.
Questions about saying benzoin
How do you pronounce benzoin?
Say BEN-zoh-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzoʊɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzəʊɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzoin?
Benzoin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zoh · in.
Is benzoin 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 /ˈbɛnzəʊɪn/ (BEN-zoh-in).