How to pronounce chitin
Say it like KY-tin. Chitin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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US American/ˈkaɪtɪn/KY-tin
UK British/ˈkaɪtɪn/KY-tin
- KY
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chitin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chitin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KY-tin.
What does chitin mean?
noun
- A complex polysaccharide, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and in the cell walls of fungi; thought to be responsible for some forms of asthma in humans.
Questions about saying chitin
How do you pronounce chitin?
Say KY-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪtɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chitin?
Chitin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · tin.
Is chitin 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 /ˈkaɪtɪn/ (KY-tin).