How to pronounce flavin
Say it like FLAY-vin. Flavin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- vin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flavin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flavin
American and British speakers say flavin in essentially the same way: /ˈfleɪvɪn/ in the US and /ˈfleɪvɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY-vin.
What does flavin mean?
- Any of a class of tricyclic heterocyclic compounds derived from riboflavin; found especially as the adenine dinucleotide (FAD)
Where does flavin come from?
From flavus + -in.
Questions about saying flavin
How do you pronounce flavin?
Say FLAY-vin. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪvɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪvɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flavin?
Flavin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · vin.
Do Americans and Brits say flavin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfleɪvɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfleɪvɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.