How to pronounce saccharine
Say it like SAK-uh-rin. Saccharine 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
Saccharine 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 saccharine
American and British speakers say saccharine in essentially the same way: /ˈsækərɪn/ in the US and /ˈsækəraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-uh-ryne.
What does saccharine mean?
- Of or relating to sugar; sugary.
- Containing a large or excessive amount of sugar.
- Resembling granulated sugar; saccharoid.
- Of or relating to saccharin (“a white, crystalline powder, C₇H₅NO₃S, used as an artificial sweetener in food products”).
- Something which is saccharine or sweet; sugar.
- Sentimentalism.
Where does saccharine come from?
From New Latin saccharum (“sugar”) + English -ine (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives).
Words that rhyme with saccharine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saccharine.
Questions about saying saccharine
How do you pronounce saccharine?
Say SAK-uh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsækəraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saccharine?
Saccharine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · uh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say saccharine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækərɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsækəraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.