How to pronounce gelatine
Say it like jel-uh-TEEN. Gelatine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEN).
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- jel
- uh
- TEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelatine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gelatine
American and British speakers say gelatine in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒɛləˈtin/ in the US and /ˌdʒɛləˈtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: jel-uh-TEEN.
What does gelatine mean?
- Alternative spelling of gelatin.
- Alternative spelling of gelatin.
Words that rhyme with gelatine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gelatine.
Questions about saying gelatine
How do you pronounce gelatine?
Say jel-uh-TEEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛləˈtin/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛləˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelatine?
Gelatine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEN). Broken into parts: jel · uh · TEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say gelatine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒɛləˈtin/ and the British form is /ˌdʒɛləˈtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.