English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Capsaicin Pronunciation
Capsaicin is pronounced kap-SAY-suhn, IPA /ˌkæpˈseɪsən/.
kap-SAY-suhn
US /ˌkæpˈseɪsən/ · UK /ˈkæpseɪˌsɪn/
Syllables: kap · SAY · suhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The compound in chilli peppers that makes them taste hot.
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Capsaicin in a Sentence
- Capsaicin does not dissolve in water.
- The cream contains a trace of capsaicin.
- Milk cuts the burn of capsaicin better than water does.
Common Mispronunciations of Capsaicin
Not KAP-say-sin
Carry the beat to SAY, where the long a sits, and keep kap light.
Not kap-SY-sin
Read the ai as the ay of day rather than the y of ice.
Tip: Dictionaries also print kap-SAY-uh-sin with four beats, so either will do.
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