How to pronounce catechin
Say it like KAT-uh-chin. Catechin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- uh
- chin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catechin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay 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.
- chinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of catechin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ih-chin.
What does catechin mean?
- A flavanol derived from catechol (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
Where does catechin come from?
From catech(u) + -in.
Questions about saying catechin
How do you pronounce catechin?
Say KAT-uh-chin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætətʃɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪtʃɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catechin?
Catechin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · uh · chin.
Is catechin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkætɪtʃɪn/ (KAT-ih-chin).