How to pronounce clementine
Say it like KLEM-un-tyne. Clementine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEM).
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- KLEM
- un
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clementine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of clementine
American and British speakers say clementine in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛmənˌtaɪn/ in the US and /ˈklɛmənˌtaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEM-un-tyne.
What does clementine mean?
- A type of small, sweet-tasting orange, the result of a hybrid cross between the willowleaf variety of mandarin orange (Citrus × aurantium f. deliciosa) and a sweet orange (Citrus sinensis). Scientific name: Citrus × clementina.
Where does clementine come from?
From French clémentine, from Clément + -ine, named after French missionary Clément Rodier (1839–1904), who is said to have first bred it.
Questions about saying clementine
How do you pronounce clementine?
Say KLEM-un-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛmənˌtaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈklɛmənˌtaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clementine?
Clementine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEM). Broken into parts: KLEM · un · tyne.
Do Americans and Brits say clementine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛmənˌtaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈklɛmənˌtaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.