How to pronounce accipitrine
Say it like ak-SIP-uh-tryne. Accipitrine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- ak
- SIP
- uh
- tryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accipitrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tryneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of accipitrine
American and British speakers say accipitrine in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɪpəˌtraɪn/ in the US and /ækˈsɪpəˌtraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SIP-uh-tryne.
What does accipitrine mean?
- A hawk or a hawk-like bird.
- Like or belonging to the Accipitriformes; raptorial; hawklike.
Questions about saying accipitrine
How do you pronounce accipitrine?
Say ak-SIP-uh-tryne. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɪpəˌtraɪn/. In British English it is /ækˈsɪpəˌtraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accipitrine?
Accipitrine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: ak · SIP · uh · tryne.
Do Americans and Brits say accipitrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɪpəˌtraɪn/ and the British form is /ækˈsɪpəˌtraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.