How to pronounce chitosan
Say it like KY-tuh-san. Chitosan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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US American/ˈkaɪtəsæn/KY-tuh-san
UK British/ˈkaɪtəsæn/KY-tuh-san
- KY
- tuh
- san
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chitosan 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chitosan
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KY-tuh-san.
What does chitosan mean?
noun
- An oligosaccharide derived from chitin, sometimes used in the absorption of fat
Questions about saying chitosan
How do you pronounce chitosan?
Say KY-tuh-san. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪtəsæn/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪtəsæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chitosan?
Chitosan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · tuh · san.
Is chitosan 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 /ˈkaɪtəsæn/ (KY-tuh-san).