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capsaicin
Definition:
(nou) colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
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Ingredients include putrescent egg, garlic, capsaicin, chile and mustard oils, dried blood, and coyote urine.
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Common mistakes of capsaicin pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing /kæpˈseɪsɪn/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkæp.seɪ.sɪn/ (most common) or /ˈkæp.seɪ.ə.sɪn/ (less common). Tip: Emphasize the first part "CAP-" to anchor the stress correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A frequent mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as /ɛ/ ("kep") instead of the correct /æ/ ("cap"). Tip: Use the same "a" sound as in "cat" to begin the word.
- Overpronouncing the ending: Some learners say /ˈkæp.seɪ.sin/, giving the final syllable a strong vowel. In reality, it reduces to /sɪn/, sometimes with a weak /ə/ before it: /seɪ.ə.sɪn/. Tip: Keep the ending quick and unstressed, like "-sin."
- Adding an extra "t": Learners occasionally insert a /t/, pronouncing /ˈkæp.seɪ.tɪn/. Tip: Focus on the "s" sequence only — there is no /t/ sound in capsaicin.
- Incorrect pluralization: Some say "capsaicins" /kæpˈseɪsɪnz/ as if it were plural. Tip: Remember capsaicin is a single compound, so use only the singular /ˈkæp.seɪ.sɪn/.