How to pronounce anguine
Say it like AYNG-gwin. Anguine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYNG).
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- AYNG
- gwin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anguine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gwinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anguine
American and British speakers say anguine in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪŋɡwɪn/ in the US and /ˈeɪŋɡwɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYNG-gwin.
What does anguine mean?
- Pertaining to snakes or serpents
- Snakelike.
Where does anguine come from?
From Latin anguinus, from anguis (“snake”).
Questions about saying anguine
How do you pronounce anguine?
Say AYNG-gwin. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪŋɡwɪn/. In British English it is /ˈeɪŋɡwɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anguine?
Anguine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYNG). Broken into parts: AYNG · gwin.
Do Americans and Brits say anguine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪŋɡwɪn/ and the British form is /ˈeɪŋɡwɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.