“Saccharin” or “Saccharine”

Overview

saccharin / saccharine are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

saccharin: (noun) a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener.

saccharine: NA

Pronunciation

saccharin: s·AE·k·er·ah·n

saccharine: s·AE·k·er·AY·n

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