How to pronounce vicine
Say it like VIS-in. Vicine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
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- VIS
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vicine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISSay 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 vicine
American and British speakers say vicine in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪsɪn/ in the US and /ˈvɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-in.
What does vicine mean?
- An alkaloid extracted from the seeds of the vetch (Vicia sativa), as well as other species of Vicia. It is a white crystalline substance.
Where does vicine come from?
From translingual Vicia + -ine.
Questions about saying vicine
How do you pronounce vicine?
Say VIS-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪsɪn/. In British English it is /ˈvɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vicine?
Vicine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · in.
Do Americans and Brits say vicine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪsɪn/ and the British form is /ˈvɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.