How to pronounce betalain
Say it like BEE-tuh-layn. Betalain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- tuh
- layn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betalain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of betalain
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BEE-tuh-layn.
What does betalain mean?
- A class of red and yellow indole-derived water-soluble pigments found in beets and other plants of the Caryophyllales and used commercially as coloring agents.
Where does betalain come from?
Coined to describe the pigments as derivatives from betalamic acid, from Latin bēta (“beet”), + -in.
Questions about saying betalain
How do you pronounce betalain?
Say BEE-tuh-layn. The American pronunciation is /ˈbitəleɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbiːtəleɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betalain?
Betalain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · tuh · layn.
Is betalain pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbiːtəleɪn/ (BEE-tuh-layn).