How to pronounce hirundine
Say it like hih-RUHN-dyne. Hirundine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN).
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- hih
- RUHN
- dyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hirundine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hirundine
American and British speakers say hirundine in essentially the same way: /hɪˈrʌndaɪn/ in the US and /hɪˈrʌndaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: hih-RUHN-dyne.
What does hirundine mean?
- Of or relating to a swallow (the bird); of or relating to the family Hirundinidae.
- A member of the swallow family
Where does hirundine come from?
From Latin hirundo (“a swallow”).
Questions about saying hirundine
How do you pronounce hirundine?
Say hih-RUHN-dyne. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈrʌndaɪn/. In British English it is /hɪˈrʌndaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hirundine?
Hirundine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN). Broken into parts: hih · RUHN · dyne.
Do Americans and Brits say hirundine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪˈrʌndaɪn/ and the British form is /hɪˈrʌndaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.