How to pronounce pectin
Say it like PEK-tun. Pectin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
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- PEK
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pectin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pectin
American and British speakers say pectin in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛktən/ in the US and /ˈpɛktən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEK-tun.
What does pectin mean?
- A plant-derived polysaccharide found in cell walls (especially in fruits) that forms a gel under acidic conditions and is commonly used to thicken foods like jam and jellies.“Apple is rich in pectin and so is often added to other fruits when making jam so it will set.”
Questions about saying pectin
How do you pronounce pectin?
Say PEK-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛktən/. In British English it is /ˈpɛktən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pectin?
Pectin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say pectin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛktən/ and the British form is /ˈpɛktən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.