How to pronounce hemin
Say it like HEE-min. Hemin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemin
American and British speakers say hemin in essentially the same way: /ˈhimɪn/ in the US and /ˈhiːmɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-min.
What does hemin mean?
- a reddish brown substance produced in a laboratory test for the presence of blood by reaction with glacial acetic acid and sodium chloride
Questions about saying hemin
How do you pronounce hemin?
Say HEE-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈhimɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhiːmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemin?
Hemin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · min.
Do Americans and Brits say hemin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhimɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhiːmɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.