How to pronounce geosmin
Say it like jee-OZ-min. Geosmin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OZ).
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- jee
- OZ
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geosmin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geosmin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-OZ-min.
What does geosmin mean?
- A bacterial derivative of decahydronaphthalene that has a strong earthy smell and is the material responsible for petrichor and for the earthy taste of beetroot.
Where does geosmin come from?
Coined by American biochemist Nancy N.
Questions about saying geosmin
How do you pronounce geosmin?
Say jee-OZ-min. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑzmɪn/. In British English it is /dʒiːˈɒzmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geosmin?
Geosmin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OZ). Broken into parts: jee · OZ · min.
Is geosmin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dʒiːˈɒzmɪn/ (jee-OZ-min).