How to pronounce citrine
Say it like SIT-reen. Citrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of citrine
American and British speakers say citrine in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪtrin/ in the US and /ˈsɪtriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIT-reen.
What does citrine mean?
- A goldish-yellow color, like that of a lemon.
- A brownish-yellow quartz.
- Of a goldish-yellow color.
Where does citrine come from?
From Middle English citrine, partly from Middle French citrine and partly from Latin citrīnus.
Questions about saying citrine
How do you pronounce citrine?
Say SIT-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtrin/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citrine?
Citrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · reen.
Do Americans and Brits say citrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪtrin/ and the British form is /ˈsɪtriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.