How to pronounce zeaxanthin
Say it like zee-uh-ZAN-thin. Zeaxanthin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN).
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- zee
- uh
- ZAN
- thin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeaxanthin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zeaxanthin
American and British speakers say zeaxanthin in essentially the same way: /ziəˈzænθɪn/ in the US and /ziəˈzænθɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: zee-uh-ZAN-thin.
What does zeaxanthin mean?
- A yellow crystalline carotenoid alcohol that occurs widely with lutein, with which it is isomeric, and is the chief pigment of maize
Where does zeaxanthin come from?
From New Latin Zea (genus name of Indian corn) + xanthin.
Questions about saying zeaxanthin
How do you pronounce zeaxanthin?
Say zee-uh-ZAN-thin. The American pronunciation is /ziəˈzænθɪn/. In British English it is /ziəˈzænθɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeaxanthin?
Zeaxanthin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN). Broken into parts: zee · uh · ZAN · thin.
Do Americans and Brits say zeaxanthin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ziəˈzænθɪn/ and the British form is /ziəˈzænθɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.