How to pronounce earthdin
Say it like URTH-din. Earthdin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- din
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthdin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of earthdin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-din.
What does earthdin mean?
- An earthquake.
Where does earthdin come from?
Inherited from Middle English erthe dyne, erthedyn, from Old English eorþdyne (“earthquake”), equivalent to earth + din.
Questions about saying earthdin
How do you pronounce earthdin?
Say URTH-din. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌdɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌdɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthdin?
Earthdin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · din.
Is earthdin 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 /ˈɜːθˌdɪn/ (URTH-din).