How to pronounce florentine
Say it like FLOR-un-teen. Florentine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR).
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US American/ˈflɔrənˌtin/FLOR-un-teen
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- FLOR
- un
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Florentine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does florentine mean?
adjective
- Cooked or served with spinach.“Eggs florentine is on the menu.”
- A biscuit consisting mostly of nuts and preserved fruit, usually coated with chocolate on one side.
Where does florentine come from?
Borrowed from French florentin.
Words that rhyme with florentine
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Questions about saying florentine
How do you pronounce florentine?
Say FLOR-un-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɔrənˌtin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in florentine?
Florentine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR). Broken into parts: FLOR · un · teen.