How to pronounce anatine
Say it like AN-uh-tyne. Anatine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anatine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay 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.
- tyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anatine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AN-uh-tyne.
What does anatine mean?
- Being of the family Anatinae.
- Pertaining to or resembling a duck; ducklike.
Where does anatine come from?
From Latin anatīnus, from anas, anatis (“a duck”) + -inus (“-ine”).
Questions about saying anatine
How do you pronounce anatine?
Say AN-uh-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈænətaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈænətaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anatine?
Anatine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · tyne.
Is anatine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈænətaɪn/ (AN-uh-tyne).