How to pronounce jacobine
Say it like JAK-uh-byne. Jacobine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- uh
- byne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jacobine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of jacobine
American and British speakers say jacobine in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒækəˌbaɪn/ in the US and /ˈdʒækəˌbaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-uh-byne.
What does jacobine mean?
- An alkaloid found in ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris).
- Synonym of jacobin, a breed of domestic pigeon.
Questions about saying jacobine
How do you pronounce jacobine?
Say JAK-uh-byne. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækəˌbaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækəˌbaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jacobine?
Jacobine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · uh · byne.
Do Americans and Brits say jacobine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒækəˌbaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdʒækəˌbaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.