How to pronounce xylindein
Say it like zy-LIN-deen. Xylindein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN).
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- zy
- LIN
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xylindein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of xylindein
American and British speakers say xylindein in essentially the same way: /zaɪˈlɪndin/ in the US and /zaɪˈlɪndin/ in the UK.
British respelling: zy-LIN-deen.
What does xylindein mean?
- A quinone pigment, a dimeric naphthoquinone derivative, responsible for the characteristic bluish-green stain of wood infected by the Chlorociboria aeruginascens mushroom.
Questions about saying xylindein
How do you pronounce xylindein?
Say zy-LIN-deen. The American pronunciation is /zaɪˈlɪndin/. In British English it is /zaɪˈlɪndin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xylindein?
Xylindein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN). Broken into parts: zy · LIN · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say xylindein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zaɪˈlɪndin/ and the British form is /zaɪˈlɪndin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.