How to pronounce carotene
Say it like KAR-uh-teen. Carotene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- uh
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carotene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of carotene
American and British speakers say carotene in essentially the same way: /ˈkærəˌtin/ in the US and /ˈkærəˌtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-uh-teen.
What does carotene mean?
- A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in color from yellow, through orange to red, this color originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds.
- Specifically, a number of isomers of tetraterpene hydrocarbons, C₄₀H₅₆, (especially beta-carotene), present in carrots etc, which are converted into vitamin A in the liver.
Where does carotene come from?
From car(r)ot + -ene.
Questions about saying carotene
How do you pronounce carotene?
Say KAR-uh-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈkærəˌtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carotene?
Carotene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uh · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say carotene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærəˌtin/ and the British form is /ˈkærəˌtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.