How to pronounce stearin
Say it like STEE-uh-rin. Stearin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- uh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stearin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 stearin
American and British speakers say stearin in essentially the same way: /ˈstiərɪn/ in the US and /ˈstiːərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-uh-rin.
What does stearin mean?
- Solid fat.
- A glyceride (especially the triglyceride) of stearic acid
Questions about saying stearin
How do you pronounce stearin?
Say STEE-uh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈstiərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈstiːərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stearin?
Stearin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · uh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say stearin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstiərɪn/ and the British form is /ˈstiːərɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.