How to pronounce earthshine
Say it like URTH-shyne. Earthshine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɝθˌʃaɪn/URTH-shyne
UK British/ˈɜːθʃaɪn/URTH-shyne
- URTH
- shyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthshine 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.
- shyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of earthshine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-shyne.
What does earthshine mean?
noun
- Sunlight reflected from the Earth's surface, especially when visible on the part of the Moon's surface not illuminated by the Sun (the night side); earthlight.
Where does earthshine come from?
From earth + shine (noun), modelled after moonshine.
Questions about saying earthshine
How do you pronounce earthshine?
Say URTH-shyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌʃaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθʃaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthshine?
Earthshine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · shyne.
Is earthshine 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 /ˈɜːθʃaɪn/ (URTH-shyne).