How to pronounce alexandrines
Say it like al-ug-ZAN-dreenz. Alexandrines has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN).
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US American/ˌæləɡˈzændrinz/al-ug-ZAN-dreenz
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- al
- ug
- ZAN
- dreenz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alexandrines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dreenzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does alexandrines mean?
noun
- plural of alexandrine How to pronounce alexandrine
Questions about saying alexandrines
How do you pronounce alexandrines?
Say al-ug-ZAN-dreenz. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləɡˈzændrinz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alexandrines?
Alexandrines has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN). Broken into parts: al · ug · ZAN · dreenz.