How to pronounce cortina
Say it like ker-TEE-nuh. Cortina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- ker
- TEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cortina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cortina
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-TEE-nuh.
What does cortina mean?
- A cobweb-like annulus on certain types of mushroom.
Where does cortina come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin cōrtīna (“curtain”).
Words that rhyme with cortina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cortina.
Questions about saying cortina
How do you pronounce cortina?
Say ker-TEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /kɚˈtinə/. In British English it is /kəˈtiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cortina?
Cortina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: ker · TEE · nuh.
Is cortina pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈtiːnə/ (kuh-TEE-nuh).