How to pronounce lentinan
Say it like LEN-tih-nun. Lentinan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- tih
- nun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lentinan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lentinan
American and British speakers say lentinan in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛntɪnən/ in the US and /ˈlɛntɪnən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEN-tih-nun.
What does lentinan mean?
- A glucan found in the fruiting body of shiitake (Lentinula edodes).
Questions about saying lentinan
How do you pronounce lentinan?
Say LEN-tih-nun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛntɪnən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛntɪnən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lentinan?
Lentinan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · tih · nun.
Do Americans and Brits say lentinan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛntɪnən/ and the British form is /ˈlɛntɪnən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.