How to pronounce capsaicin
Say it like kap-SAY-sun. Capsaicin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- kap
- SAY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capsaicin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capsaicin
American and British speakers say capsaicin in essentially the same way: /ˌkæpˈseɪsən/ in the US and /ˌkæpˈseɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kap-SAY-sun.
What does capsaicin mean?
- A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their piquancy.
Where does capsaicin come from?
Arbitrary alteration of earlier capsicine, capsicin (“material extracted from cayenne pepper”), presumably to prevent confusion, from German Capsicin, from New Latin capsicum + German -in.
Words that rhyme with capsaicin
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Questions about saying capsaicin
How do you pronounce capsaicin?
Say kap-SAY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæpˈseɪsən/. In British English it is /ˌkæpˈseɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capsaicin?
Capsaicin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: kap · SAY · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say capsaicin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæpˈseɪsən/ and the British form is /ˌkæpˈseɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.