How to pronounce hornotine
Say it like HOR-nuh-tyne. Hornotine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- nuh
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hornotine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hornotine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAW-nuh-tyne.
What does hornotine mean?
- A yearling; a bird born in the current year.
Where does hornotine come from?
From Latin hornotinus (“of this year”).
Questions about saying hornotine
How do you pronounce hornotine?
Say HOR-nuh-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrnətaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnətaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hornotine?
Hornotine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · nuh · tyne.
Is hornotine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɔːnətaɪn/ (HAW-nuh-tyne).