How to pronounce ricin
Say it like RY-sin. Ricin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ricin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ricin
American and British speakers say ricin in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪsɪn/ in the US and /ˈraɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-sin.
What does ricin mean?
- An extremely toxic lectin extracted from the castor bean.
Where does ricin come from?
Borrowed from Latin ricinus.
Words that rhyme with ricin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ricin.
Questions about saying ricin
How do you pronounce ricin?
Say RY-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪsɪn/. In British English it is /ˈraɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ricin?
Ricin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say ricin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪsɪn/ and the British form is /ˈraɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.