How to pronounce saccharin
Say it like SAK-uh-rin. Saccharin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- uh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saccharin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of saccharin
American and British speakers say saccharin in essentially the same way: /ˈsækərɪn/ in the US and /ˈsækərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-uh-rin.
What does saccharin mean?
- A white, crystalline powder, C₇H₅NO₃S, used as an artificial sweetener in food products.
Where does saccharin come from?
From German Saccharin, coined in 1879 by the Russian-born chemist Constantin Fahlberg (1850–1910) who discovered it, from Latin saccharon, saccharum + -in.
Words that rhyme with saccharin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saccharin.
Questions about saying saccharin
How do you pronounce saccharin?
Say SAK-uh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsækərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saccharin?
Saccharin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · uh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say saccharin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækərɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsækərɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.