How to pronounce feline
Say it like FEE-lyne. Feline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of feline
American and British speakers say feline in essentially the same way: /ˈfiˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈfiːlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-lyne.
What does feline mean?
- Of or pertaining to cats.“feline behavior”
- catlike (resembling a cat); sleek, graceful, inscrutable, sensual, and/or cunning.“feline character”
- A cat: member of the cat family Felidae.
- Any member of Felinae, one of the two extant subdivisions of Felidae.
Where does feline come from?
Borrowed from Latin fēlīnus, from fēlēs (“wildcat, marten”).
Words that rhyme with feline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of feline.
Questions about saying feline
How do you pronounce feline?
Say FEE-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfiːlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feline?
Feline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say feline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfiˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfiːlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.