How to pronounce fascine
Say it like fuh-SEEN. Fascine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEN).
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- fuh
- SEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fascine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fascine
American and British speakers say fascine in essentially the same way: /fəˈsin/ in the US and /fəˈsiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-SEEN.
What does fascine mean?
- Originally a cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, and now often a bundle of plastic pipes, bound together, and used for strengthening purposes, such as in revetments for riverbanks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc.
- A similar bundle of sticks of wood or plastic pipes used for filling in ditches for armored fighting vehicles to drive over, and for making parapets, raising batteries, and strengthening ramparts.
- Something which is used for defensive purposes.
- To use fascines to build or reinforce (something), or to fill in (a trench, etc.).
Where does fascine come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with fascine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fascine.
Questions about saying fascine
How do you pronounce fascine?
Say fuh-SEEN. The American pronunciation is /fəˈsin/. In British English it is /fəˈsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fascine?
Fascine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEN). Broken into parts: fuh · SEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say fascine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈsin/ and the British form is /fəˈsiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.