How to pronounce argentine
Say it like AR-jun-teen. Argentine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- jun
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Argentine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of argentine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-jun-teen.
What does argentine mean?
- any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
- of or relating to or characteristic of Argentina or its people“Argentinian tango”
Where does argentine come from?
From Middle English argentyne, borrowed from Old French argentin (“silvery”), from Latin argentum (“silver”), equivalent to argent + -ine.
Questions about saying argentine
How do you pronounce argentine?
Say AR-jun-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrdʒənˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈɑːdʒənˌtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in argentine?
Argentine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · jun · teen.
Is argentine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːdʒənˌtiːn/ (AH-jun-teen).