How to pronounce errhine
Say it like ER-eyen. Errhine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Errhine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eyenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of errhine
American and British speakers say errhine in essentially the same way: /ˈɛraɪn/ in the US and /ˈɛraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ER-eyen.
What does errhine mean?
- Causing an increase in mucus within the nose, and hence causing one to sneeze.
- A medicine applied inside the nose to increase the production of mucus, and hence sneezing.
Questions about saying errhine
How do you pronounce errhine?
Say ER-eyen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛraɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɛraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in errhine?
Errhine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · eyen.
Do Americans and Brits say errhine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛraɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɛraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.