How to pronounce colchicine
Say it like KOL-chuh-seen. Colchicine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- chuh
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colchicine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of colchicine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-chih-seen.
What does colchicine mean?
- A highly toxic alkaloid, chemical formula C₂₂H₂₅NO₆, originally extracted from plants of the genus Colchicum and formerly used to treat rheumatic complaints, now used mainly in the treatment of gout.
Where does colchicine come from?
From colchicum + -ine.
Questions about saying colchicine
How do you pronounce colchicine?
Say KOL-chuh-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑltʃəˌsin/. In British English it is /ˈkɒltʃɪsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colchicine?
Colchicine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · chuh · seen.
Is colchicine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒltʃɪsiːn/ (KOL-chih-seen).