How to pronounce gelatin
Say it like JEL-uh-tun. Gelatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- uh
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelatin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gelatin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: JEL-uh-tun.
What does gelatin mean?
- A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.
- An edible jelly made from this material.
- A thin, translucent membrane used as a filter for photography or for theatrical lighting effects.
- To coat with gelatin.
Where does gelatin come from?
Borrowed from French gélatine (“jelly, gel”), from Italian gelatina (“jelly, gel”), from gelare (“to freeze”), from Latin gelō (“to freeze”).
Words that rhyme with gelatin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gelatin.
Questions about saying gelatin
How do you pronounce gelatin?
Say JEL-uh-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛlətən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛlətən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelatin?
Gelatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · uh · tun.
Is gelatin 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 /ˈdʒɛlətən/ (JEL-uh-tun).