How to pronounce colubrine
Say it like KOL-yuh-bryne. Colubrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- yuh
- bryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colubrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bryneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of colubrine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-yuh-bryne.
What does colubrine mean?
- Snakelike.
- Relating to snakes.
- Any snake of the subfamily Colubrinae
Where does colubrine come from?
From Latin colubrinus, from colubra (“snake”) + -inus (“-ine”).
Questions about saying colubrine
How do you pronounce colubrine?
Say KOL-yuh-bryne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑljəˌbraɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɒljəˌbraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colubrine?
Colubrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · yuh · bryne.
Is colubrine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒljəˌbraɪn/ (KOL-yuh-bryne).