How to pronounce ursin
Say it like UR-sin. Ursin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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US American/ˈɝsɪn/UR-sin
UK British/ˈɜːsɪn/UR-sin
- UR
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ursin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ursin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-sin.
What does ursin mean?
noun
- arbutin
Questions about saying ursin
How do you pronounce ursin?
Say UR-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝsɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɜːsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ursin?
Ursin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · sin.
Is ursin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːsɪn/ (UR-sin).