3 syllables: Al, bin, o. Stress on bin.
al-BEYE-noh
/æˈlbaɪˌnoʊ/
Albino is pronounced al-BEYE-noh (/æˈlbaɪˌnoʊ/). It has three syllables (Al-bin-o), with the stress on "bin". Albino is a noun describing a person or animal with a recessive genetic condition resulting in very light skin, hair, and eye color due to reduced melanin production. It refers to individuals lacking pigment pigment in skin and eyes, and is used in medical and descriptive contexts. The term can be sensitive; be respectful and precise in usage, avoiding stereotyping or pejorative connotations.
nounAlbino is a noun describing a person or animal with a recessive genetic condition resulting in very light skin, hair, and eye color due to reduced melanin production. It refers to individuals lacking pigment pigment in skin and eyes, and is used in medical and descriptive contexts. The term can be sensitive; be respectful and precise in usage, avoiding stereotyping or pejorative connotations.
"The albino kitten has striking white fur and pale blue eyes."
"Researchers studied an albino patient to understand melanin synthesis."
"The exhibit highlighted albino animals to discuss genetics and adaptation."
Pronounce as /ˈæl.biˌnoʊ/ in US; /ˈæl.bi.nəʊ/ in UK; /ˈæl.bɪ.nə/ in Australian English. Stress on the first syllable, with a light, clear /l/ after the short /æ/. The middle is a quick /b/ consonant, then the final syllable carries a stable /noʊ/ or /nəʊ/. Mouth: lips for /æ/ relaxed, tip of tongue near the alveolar ridge for /l/, stop with /b/ and release, then a rounded, forward glide into /oʊ/ or /əʊ/ depending on accent.
Common errors: 1) Slurring the /l/ into the /b/, making ‘alb-’ sound like ‘alb-bin-’; keep a distinct /l/ with a light contact. 2) Reducing the final /noʊ/ or /nəʊ/ too quickly—make the second syllable rhyme with ‘go’ in US; in UK, ensure the final /əʊ/ isn’t fully reduced. 3) In non-native speech, merging /æ/ with following /l/ into a single vowel; keep /æ/ short and separate from /l/ by a tiny lift of the tongue. Practice by isolating the three segments: /æl/ + /bi/ + /noʊ/ or /nəʊ/ for UK/AU. “
US: /ˈæl.biˌnoʊ/ with rhotic r not involved; final /oʊ/ is clear. UK: /ˈæl.bi.nəʊ/ final /əʊ/ often less rounded; non-rhotic, though not present here; the middle /i/ often a crisp /i/; Australian: /ˈæl.bɪ.nə/ or /ˈælˌbiː.nə/ depending on speaker, with shorter final /ə/; vowel quality may shift toward /ɪ/ in the middle syllable in some regional voices. Always keep the stress on the first syllable and ensure the final syllable is audible.
Because it involves three distinct phonemic slots in sequence: a clipped /æ/ with a strong /l/ onset, followed by a clear /bi/ with a quick /b/ release, and a tense or lax final vowel that shifts across accents (/oʊ/ vs /əʊ/ vs /ə/). The final diphthong can be reduced or rounded differently, and the /l/ can blend with the following consonant in rapid speech. Also, non-native speakers may misplace lip rounding for the final vowel or merge /bi/ with adjacent sounds.
Yes: the stress pattern is fairly straightforward (primary stress on the first syllable) and the final unstressed syllable often reduces in rapid speech; the middle syllable /bi/ tends to be clipped with a short, steady vowel. Another feature is the contrast between final /noʊ/ and /nəʊ/ in different accents, which changes how sharply you close the mouth on that last syllable. Understanding the three-phoneme sequence helps you keep the three distinct sounds crisp.
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Albino comes from the Spanish or Italian albinus, from Latin albinus ‘white, pale.’ The Latin root albus meaning ‘white’ appears in many Romance languages (albus in Latin, albina in some forms). The term entered English via biological and medical usage in the 18th–19th centuries as scientific interest in pigment disorders grew. Early naturalists used albino to describe specimens lacking melanin; over time, the word broadened to refer specifically to people or animals with a congenital deficiency in pigment. The etymology reflects a straightforward descriptive label based on white appearance, rather than a clinical diagnosis in itself, though it is commonly used in medical contexts. First known use in English dates to the 18th century, with documented usage in biological texts by 1790s to 1800s. In modern usage, “albino” is accepted in medical and zoological lexicons but is treated with sensitivity in social contexts, and in some cases people prefer more precise descriptors (e.g., albinism, light-sensitive), especially when discussing individuals with the condition.
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