How to pronounce lignin
Say it like LIG-nin. Lignin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lignin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lignin
American and British speakers say lignin in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪɡnɪn/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡnɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-nin.
What does lignin mean?
- A complex non-carbohydrate aromatic polymer present in all wood.
Where does lignin come from?
From Latin lignum (“wood”) + -in.
Questions about saying lignin
How do you pronounce lignin?
Say LIG-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡnɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡnɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lignin?
Lignin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · nin.
Do Americans and Brits say lignin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪɡnɪn/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡnɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.