How to Pronounce "tannins"
word
ˈtænɪnz
TAN-inz
tˈænɪnz
TAN-inz
Definition
Tannins are natural chemicals found in plants, especially in tea, wine, some fruits, and bark, that give a dry, sometimes bitter taste and can act as preservatives.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtænɪnz
British English
tˈænɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAN-inz
UK
TAN-inz
Listen in Context
Red wine contains a lot of tannins.
Some teas taste bitter because of tannins.
Grapes have tannins in their skin.
If the wine feels a bit dry in your mouth, that's the tannins at work.