How to pronounce tannin
Say it like TAN-in. Tannin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tannin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tannin
American and British speakers say tannin in essentially the same way: /ˈtænɪn/ in the US and /ˈtænɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-in.
What does tannin mean?
- Tannic acid or any of its derivatives.
- An evil sea monster in Canaanite and Hebrew mythology.
Where does tannin come from?
From French tannin, from Latin tannum (“oak bark”), from Gaulish *tannos (“oak”).
Questions about saying tannin
How do you pronounce tannin?
Say TAN-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtænɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tannin?
Tannin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · in.
Do Americans and Brits say tannin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtænɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.