How to pronounce psilocin
Say it like SY-luh-sin. Psilocin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- luh
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psilocin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of psilocin
American and British speakers say psilocin in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪləˌsɪn/ in the US and /ˈsaɪləˌsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-luh-sin.
What does psilocin mean?
- 4-hydroxy-dimethyltryptamine, a hallucinogenic alkaloid found in most psychedelic mushrooms.
Questions about saying psilocin
How do you pronounce psilocin?
Say SY-luh-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪləˌsɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪləˌsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psilocin?
Psilocin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · luh · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say psilocin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪləˌsɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪləˌsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.