How to pronounce caffeine
Say it like ka-FEEN. Caffeine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEEN).
- ka
- FEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caffeine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of caffeine
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: KAF-een.
What does caffeine mean?
- An alkaloid, C₈H₁₀N₄O₂, found naturally in tea and coffee plants, which acts as a mild stimulant on the central nervous system.
Where does caffeine come from?
Borrowed from French caféine, from café (“coffee”), or German Caffein, Kaffein (cp.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- caffein
Words that rhyme with caffeine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caffeine.
Questions about saying caffeine
How do you pronounce caffeine?
Say ka-FEEN. The American pronunciation is /kæˈfin/. In British English it is /ˈkæfiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caffeine?
Caffeine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEEN). Broken into parts: ka · FEEN.
Is caffeine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkæfiːn/ (KAF-een).