How to pronounce crystalline
Say it like KRIS-tuh-lyne. Crystalline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- tuh
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crystalline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of crystalline
American and British speakers say crystalline in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIS-tuh-lyne.
What does crystalline mean?
- Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.
- Having a regular three-dimensional molecular structure.
- Resembling crystal in being clear and transparent
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying crystalline
How do you pronounce crystalline?
Say KRIS-tuh-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crystalline?
Crystalline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · tuh · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say crystalline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.