How to pronounce badine
Say it like buh-DEEN. Badine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEEN).
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- buh
- DEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Badine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of badine
American and British speakers say badine in essentially the same way: /bəˈdin/ in the US and /bəˈdiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-DEEN.
What does badine mean?
- A short, decorated switch or rod, carried by the fashionable in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Where does badine come from?
Borrowed from French badine.
Words that rhyme with badine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of badine.
Questions about saying badine
How do you pronounce badine?
Say buh-DEEN. The American pronunciation is /bəˈdin/. In British English it is /bəˈdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in badine?
Badine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEEN). Broken into parts: buh · DEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say badine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈdin/ and the British form is /bəˈdiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.