How to pronounce amacrine
Say it like AM-uh-krin. Amacrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- krin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amacrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- krinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amacrine
American and British speakers say amacrine in essentially the same way: /ˈæməkrɪn/ in the US and /ˈæməkrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-uh-krin.
What does amacrine mean?
- Without long processes.
- Any cell that does not have a long process.
Questions about saying amacrine
How do you pronounce amacrine?
Say AM-uh-krin. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməkrɪn/. In British English it is /ˈæməkrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amacrine?
Amacrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · krin.
Do Americans and Brits say amacrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæməkrɪn/ and the British form is /ˈæməkrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.