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# How to pronounce "sorbitan" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)**: `/sɒrbɪtæn/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **sor·bi·tan**
- **Parts of Speech**: noun
- **NOUN**: a dehydration product of sorbitol having a tetrahydrofuran ring and four hydroxy groups; it is used in the manufacture of emulsifiers

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (1 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "sorbitan" in real conversation:

### Example 1
> "They have water-loving hydrophilic end, which interact with water molecules, and awater-repelling hydrophobic end, which interact with other molecules like the ones in air or oil. So, when the Silly String liquid gets exposed to air, surfactants like sorbitan trioleate, basically stabilize the bubbles of air inside to make a fluffy, sticky foam. It’s a fun and messy toy for kids, but this lightweight foam also has been used for serious safety by the U. S. military – to detect trip wires near explosives."
- **Jump to Video Timestamp**: [Watch on YouTube at 1:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoCQLGIc_ws&t=91s)


## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "sorbitan" correctly?
"sorbitan" is pronounced `/sɒrbɪtæn/`. Syllable breakdown: **sor·bi·tan**.

### What does "sorbitan" mean in context?
a dehydration product of sorbitol having a tetrahydrofuran ring and four hydroxy groups; it is used in the manufacture of emulsifiers

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