How to pronounce carrageenan
Say it like ker-uh-GHEE-nun. Carrageenan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHEE).
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- ker
- uh
- GHEE
- nun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carrageenan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of carrageenan
American and British speakers say carrageenan in essentially the same way: /ˌkɛrəˈɡinən/ in the US and /ˌkærəˈɡiːnən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kar-uh-GHEE-nun.
What does carrageenan mean?
- A food additive made from a purified extract of red seaweed, commonly used as a thickening agent.
Where does carrageenan come from?
From carrageen + -an, an alternative form of -in.
Questions about saying carrageenan
How do you pronounce carrageenan?
Say ker-uh-GHEE-nun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəˈɡinən/. In British English it is /ˌkærəˈɡiːnən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carrageenan?
Carrageenan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHEE). Broken into parts: ker · uh · GHEE · nun.
Do Americans and Brits say carrageenan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɛrəˈɡinən/ and the British form is /ˌkærəˈɡiːnən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.