How to pronounce quercetin
Say it like KWUR-sih-tin. Quercetin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWUR).
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- KWUR
- sih
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quercetin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quercetin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWUR-sih-tin.
What does quercetin mean?
- A flavonol found in many fruits, vegetables, leaves and grains.
Where does quercetin come from?
translingual Quercus (“genus of oak”)
Questions about saying quercetin
How do you pronounce quercetin?
Say KWUR-sih-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɝsɪtɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkwɜːsɪtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quercetin?
Quercetin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWUR). Broken into parts: KWUR · sih · tin.
Is quercetin 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 /ˈkwɜːsɪtɪn/ (KWUR-sih-tin).