How to Pronounce Sorbitan

To pronounce "sorbitan", say SORB-it-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

SORB-it-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “sorbitan”

"sorbitan" has 3 syllables: sorb-it-an.

What does sorbitan mean?

noun

  1. A dehydration product of sorbitol having a tetrahydrofuran ring and four hydroxy groups; it is used in the manufacture of emulsifiers

Related words

estersanhydrosorbitolsorbitolsorbieritesorbitalsorbitesorbosepolysorbate

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How many syllables are in "sorbitan"?▾

"Sorbitan" has 3 syllables: sorb · it · an.

What does "sorbitan" mean?▾

Sorbitan: A dehydration product of sorbitol having a tetrahydrofuran ring and four hydroxy groups; it is used in the manufacture of emulsifiers

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