How to pronounce lecithin
Say it like LES-uh-thun. Lecithin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES).
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- LES
- uh
- thun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lecithin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LESSay 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.
- thunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lecithin
American and British speakers say lecithin in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛsəθən/ in the US and /ˈlɛsəθən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LES-uh-thun.
What does lecithin mean?
- The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).
Questions about saying lecithin
How do you pronounce lecithin?
Say LES-uh-thun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛsəθən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛsəθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lecithin?
Lecithin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LES). Broken into parts: LES · uh · thun.
Do Americans and Brits say lecithin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛsəθən/ and the British form is /ˈlɛsəθən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.