How to pronounce narcissine
Say it like NAR-sih-seen. Narcissine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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- NAR
- sih
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcissine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of narcissine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAH-sih-seen.
What does narcissine mean?
- Narcissistic, loving oneself excessively.
Questions about saying narcissine
How do you pronounce narcissine?
Say NAR-sih-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrsɪsin/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːsɪsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcissine?
Narcissine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · sih · seen.
Is narcissine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɑːsɪsiːn/ (NAH-sih-seen).