How to Pronounce "saccharine"
word
ˈsækɝˌaɪn
SAK-er-ine
sˈækəɹˌɪn
SAK-uh-rin
Definition
Describes something that tastes very sweet, often in an artificial way. It can also describe a person, remark, or behavior that is overly emotional, sentimental, or fake.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsækɝˌaɪn
British English
sˈækəɹˌɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAK-er-ine
UK
SAK-uh-rin
Listen in Context
This candy has a saccharine taste.
Her saccharine smile seemed fake.
He wrote a saccharine note to his teacher.
That movie was too saccharine for my taste.