How to pronounce destine
Say it like DES-tin. Destine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of destine
American and British speakers say destine in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛstɪn/ in the US and /ˈdɛstɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-tin.
What does destine mean?
- To preordain.
- To assign something (especially finance) for a particular use.
- To attribute a particular destination.
Where does destine come from?
From Middle English destinen, from Old French destiner.
Words that rhyme with destine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of destine.
Questions about saying destine
How do you pronounce destine?
Say DES-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛstɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛstɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destine?
Destine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · tin.
Do Americans and Brits say destine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛstɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdɛstɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.