How to pronounce psilocybin

psilocybin

/saɪləˈsaɪbən/

4 syllables, stress on the third

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The p at the start is silent.

/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/aɪ/as in time	Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/aɪ/as in time	Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/b/as in bed	A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

How do you pronounce psilocybin?

Psilocybin is pronounced /saɪləˈsaɪbən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in psilocybin?

Psilocybin has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in psilocybin?

The third syllable: /saɪləˈsaɪbən/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in psilocybin?

The p at the start is silent.