How to pronounce genistein
Say it like juh-NIS-tee-in. Genistein has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- juh
- NIS
- tee
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genistein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of genistein
American and British speakers say genistein in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈnɪstiɪn/ in the US and /dʒəˈnɪstiɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-NIS-tee-in.
What does genistein mean?
- A pale yellow isoflavone derivative C₁₅H₁₀O₅ originally obtained from dyer's broom (Genista tinctoria) and also present as a glycoside in soybeans and other leguminous plants, which has antioxidant, estrogenic, and other physiological effects in humans and animals.
Where does genistein come from?
From Translingual Genista + English -ein.
Questions about saying genistein
How do you pronounce genistein?
Say juh-NIS-tee-in. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈnɪstiɪn/. In British English it is /dʒəˈnɪstiɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genistein?
Genistein has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: juh · NIS · tee · in.
Do Americans and Brits say genistein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈnɪstiɪn/ and the British form is /dʒəˈnɪstiɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.