Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce vitamin
VY-tuh-min (US, 'vy' like 'my') or VIT-uh-min (UK, 'vit' like 'sit')
US/ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/
vaɪtəmɪn
UK/ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/
vɪtəmɪn
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What “vitamin” means
Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function. They are found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically, and deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.
preceding a word or its initial letter, to imply that the referent benefits health or wellness.
In a sentence
- A balanced diet provides most of the vitamins your body needs.
- Citrus fruit is a good source of vitamin C.
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