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capsaicin
/ˌkæpˈseɪsən/
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kap-SAY-sun: give SAY the strongest beat.
The first c sounds like k, while the second sounds like s. In kap-SAY-sun, finish with a light sun, without adding a separate i syllable.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 2
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“The study measured the capsaicin content of several peppers.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does capsaicin mean?
noun
- A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their piquancy.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌkæpˈseɪsən/
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