How to pronounce zeatin
Say it like ZEE-uh-tin. Zeatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- uh
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeatin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zeatin
American and British speakers say zeatin in essentially the same way: /ˈziəˌtɪn/ in the US and /ˈziːəˌtɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEE-uh-tin.
What does zeatin mean?
- A plant hormone derived from adenine, having the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₃N₅O.
Where does zeatin come from?
Derived from the genus of plants Zea, where it was first discovered.
Questions about saying zeatin
How do you pronounce zeatin?
Say ZEE-uh-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈziəˌtɪn/. In British English it is /ˈziːəˌtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeatin?
Zeatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · uh · tin.
Do Americans and Brits say zeatin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈziəˌtɪn/ and the British form is /ˈziːəˌtɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.