How to pronounce gegenschein
Say it like GAY-gun-shyne. Gegenschein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- gun
- shyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gegenschein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gegenschein
American and British speakers say gegenschein in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪɡənˌʃaɪn/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪɡənˌʃaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAY-gun-shyne.
What does gegenschein mean?
- A faint brightening of the night sky in the region of the ecliptic directly opposite the Sun.
Where does gegenschein come from?
Borrowed from German Gegenschein (“counter-shine”), from gegen- + Schein.
Questions about saying gegenschein
How do you pronounce gegenschein?
Say GAY-gun-shyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪɡənˌʃaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪɡənˌʃaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gegenschein?
Gegenschein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · gun · shyne.
Do Americans and Brits say gegenschein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪɡənˌʃaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪɡənˌʃaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.