How to pronounce coumarin
Say it like KOO-muh-rin. Coumarin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- muh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coumarin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coumarin
American and British speakers say coumarin in essentially the same way: /ˈkumərɪn/ in the US and /ˈkuːmərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-muh-rin.
What does coumarin mean?
- The bicyclic aromatic compound 1,2-benzopyrone or any of its derivatives.
Where does coumarin come from?
From coumarou (“tonka bean, Dipteryx odorata (syn.
Questions about saying coumarin
How do you pronounce coumarin?
Say KOO-muh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkumərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkuːmərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coumarin?
Coumarin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · muh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say coumarin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkumərɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkuːmərɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.