How to Pronounce Dextrin

To pronounce "dextrin", say DEXTR-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛkstɹɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɛkstɹɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dextrin”

"dextrin" has 2 syllables: dextr-in.

What does dextrin mean?

noun

  1. Any of a range of oligomers of glucose, intermediate in complexity between maltose and starch, produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch; used commercially as adhesives.

Synonyms

E1400food additive

Related words

limitamyloerythrolactodextranoligodextrinmaltodextrindextrinase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dextrin"?▾

"Dextrin" has 2 syllables: dextr · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "dextrin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dextrin" is /ˈdɛkstɹɪn/.

What does "dextrin" mean?▾

Dextrin: Any of a range of oligomers of glucose, intermediate in complexity between maltose and starch, produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch; used commercially as adhesives.

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