How to pronounce xanthine
Say it like ZAN-theen. Xanthine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN).
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- ZAN
- theen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthine 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 xanthine
American and British speakers say xanthine in essentially the same way: /ˈzænθin/ in the US and /ˈzænθiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAN-theen.
What does xanthine mean?
- Any of a group of alkaloids that include caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine as well as the parent compound, a precursor of uric acid found in many organs of the body.
Questions about saying xanthine
How do you pronounce xanthine?
Say ZAN-theen. The American pronunciation is /ˈzænθin/. In British English it is /ˈzænθiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthine?
Xanthine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN). Broken into parts: ZAN · theen.
Do Americans and Brits say xanthine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzænθin/ and the British form is /ˈzænθiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.