How to pronounce xanthein
Say it like ZAN-theen. Xanthein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN).
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- ZAN
- theen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- theenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of xanthein
American and British speakers say xanthein in essentially the same way: /ˈzænθin/ in the US and /ˈzænθin/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAN-theen.
What does xanthein mean?
- The water-soluble part of the yellow carotenoid pigment present in the cell sap of some plants.
Where does xanthein come from?
Borrowed from French xantheine, apparently an arbitrary respelling to distinguish it from the similarly spelled xanthine.
Questions about saying xanthein
How do you pronounce xanthein?
Say ZAN-theen. The American pronunciation is /ˈzænθin/. In British English it is /ˈzænθin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthein?
Xanthein has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN). Broken into parts: ZAN · theen.
Do Americans and Brits say xanthein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzænθin/ and the British form is /ˈzænθin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.