How to Pronounce Vitamin

To pronounce "vitamin", say VIT-am-in — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈvɑet.ə.mən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vitamin

"vitamin" has 3 syllables: vit-am-in.

What does vitamin mean?

noun

  1. Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

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How many syllables are in "vitamin"?

"Vitamin" has 3 syllables: vit · am · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "vitamin"?

The IPA transcription of "vitamin" is /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/.

What does "vitamin" mean?

Vitamin: Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

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