How to pronounce sarin
Say it like SAR-un. Sarin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR).
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- SAR
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sarin
American and British speakers say sarin in essentially the same way: /ˈsɑrən/ in the US and /ˈsɑːrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAH-rin.
What does sarin mean?
- The nerve gas O-isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate, used as a chemical weapon.
Where does sarin come from?
Named after the initials of its creators, Gerhard Schrader (1903–1990), Ambros, Rüdiger and Van der Linde.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
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Questions about saying sarin
How do you pronounce sarin?
Say SAR-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑrən/. In British English it is /ˈsɑːrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarin?
Sarin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAR). Broken into parts: SAR · un.
Do Americans and Brits say sarin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɑrən/ and the British form is /ˈsɑːrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.