How to pronounce gellan
Say it like JEL-an. Gellan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- an
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gellan 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.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gellan
American and British speakers say gellan in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛlæn/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛlæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEL-an.
What does gellan mean?
- A polysaccharide gum produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea
Questions about saying gellan
How do you pronounce gellan?
Say JEL-an. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛlæn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛlæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gellan?
Gellan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · an.
Do Americans and Brits say gellan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛlæn/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛlæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.