How to pronounce strychnine
Say it like STRIK-nyne. Strychnine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK).
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- STRIK
- nyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strychnine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of strychnine
American and British speakers say strychnine in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪkˌnaɪn/ in the US and /ˈstrɪkniːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIK-neen.
What does strychnine mean?
- A very toxic, colorless crystalline alkaloid, derived from nux vomica, used as a pesticide.
Questions about saying strychnine
How do you pronounce strychnine?
Say STRIK-nyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪkˌnaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪkniːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strychnine?
Strychnine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIK). Broken into parts: STRIK · nyne.
Do Americans and Brits say strychnine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪkˌnaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪkniːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.