How to pronounce adulterine
Say it like uh-DUHL-tuh-ryne. Adulterine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- uh
- DUHL
- tuh
- ryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adulterine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of adulterine
American and British speakers say adulterine in essentially the same way: /əˈdʌltəraɪn/ in the US and /əˈdʌltəraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DUHL-tuh-ryne.
What does adulterine mean?
- Spurious; due to adulteration.
- Born of adultery.
- Pertaining to adultery.
- One born of an adulterous union.
Where does adulterine come from?
From Latin adulterīnus.
Questions about saying adulterine
How do you pronounce adulterine?
Say uh-DUHL-tuh-ryne. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʌltəraɪn/. In British English it is /əˈdʌltəraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adulterine?
Adulterine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: uh · DUHL · tuh · ryne.
Do Americans and Brits say adulterine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʌltəraɪn/ and the British form is /əˈdʌltəraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.