How to pronounce australopithecine
Say it like aw-stray-loh-PITH-uh-syne. Australopithecine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PITH).
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- aw
- stray
- loh
- PITH
- uh
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Australopithecine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- strayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of australopithecine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: os-truh-loh-PITH-ih-seen.
What does australopithecine mean?
- Any of several extinct hominids, belonging to the genera Australopithecus and Paranthropus in the subtribe Australopithecina when seen as distinct, and sometimes other closely related genera.
- Of or pertaining to these hominids.
Questions about saying australopithecine
How do you pronounce australopithecine?
Say aw-stray-loh-PITH-uh-syne. The American pronunciation is /ɔˌstreɪloʊˈpɪθəˌsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɒstrələʊˈpɪθɪsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in australopithecine?
Australopithecine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PITH). Broken into parts: aw · stray · loh · PITH · uh · syne.
Is australopithecine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɒstrələʊˈpɪθɪsiːn/ (os-truh-loh-PITH-ih-seen).