How to pronounce vanillin
Say it like vuh-NIL-in. Vanillin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIL).
- vuh
- NIL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vanillin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vanillin
American and British speakers say vanillin in essentially the same way: /vəˈnɪlɪn/ in the US and /vəˈnɪlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-NIL-in.
What does vanillin mean?
- A chemical compound, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, that is the primary constituent of vanilla.
- A synthetic compound used as a substitute for the extract of the vanilla bean.
Where does vanillin come from?
From vanilla + -in.
Words that rhyme with vanillin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vanillin.
Questions about saying vanillin
How do you pronounce vanillin?
Say vuh-NIL-in. The American pronunciation is /vəˈnɪlɪn/. In British English it is /vəˈnɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vanillin?
Vanillin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIL). Broken into parts: vuh · NIL · in.
Do Americans and Brits say vanillin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈnɪlɪn/ and the British form is /vəˈnɪlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.