How to pronounce casein
Say it like KAY-seen. Casein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce casein. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAY
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of casein
American and British speakers say casein in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪsin/ in the US and /ˈkeɪsiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-seen.
What does casein mean?
- A protein present in both milk and in the seeds of leguminous plants.
Where does casein come from?
From French caséine, formed from Latin cāseus (“cheese”) + -ine.
Questions about saying casein
How do you pronounce casein?
Say KAY-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪsin/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casein?
Casein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say casein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪsin/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪsiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.