How to pronounce bengaline
Say it like BENG-guh-leen. Bengaline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BENG).
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- BENG
- guh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bengaline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bengaline
American and British speakers say bengaline in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛŋɡəlin/ in the US and /ˈbɛŋɡəlin/ in the UK.
British respelling: BENG-guh-leen.
What does bengaline mean?
- A fabric made from silk and worsted; poplin.
Where does bengaline come from?
From French bengaline, from its resemblance to a kind of fabric imported from Bengal.
Questions about saying bengaline
How do you pronounce bengaline?
Say BENG-guh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛŋɡəlin/. In British English it is /ˈbɛŋɡəlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bengaline?
Bengaline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BENG). Broken into parts: BENG · guh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say bengaline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛŋɡəlin/ and the British form is /ˈbɛŋɡəlin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.