How to pronounce abrotine
Say it like AB-ruh-teen. Abrotine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- ruh
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrotine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abrotine
American and British speakers say abrotine in essentially the same way: /ˈæbrəˌtin/ in the US and /ˈæbrəˌtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-ruh-teen.
What does abrotine mean?
- A colorless crystalline alkaloid obtained from abrotanum, C₂₁H₂₂N₂O.
Where does abrotine come from?
From Medieval Latin abrotanum (“wormwood”) + -ine.
Questions about saying abrotine
How do you pronounce abrotine?
Say AB-ruh-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbrəˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈæbrəˌtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrotine?
Abrotine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · ruh · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say abrotine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbrəˌtin/ and the British form is /ˈæbrəˌtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.