How to pronounce labyrinthine
Say it like lab-uh-RIN-thin. Labyrinthine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIN).
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- lab
- uh
- RIN
- thin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labyrinthine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- labGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of labyrinthine
American and British speakers say labyrinthine in essentially the same way: /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθɪn/ in the US and /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: lab-uh-RIN-thyne.
What does labyrinthine mean?
- Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze.
- Relating to the labyrinth of the inner ear.
- Convoluted, baffling, confusing, perplexing.
Questions about saying labyrinthine
How do you pronounce labyrinthine?
Say lab-uh-RIN-thin. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθɪn/. In British English it is /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labyrinthine?
Labyrinthine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIN). Broken into parts: lab · uh · RIN · thin.
Do Americans and Brits say labyrinthine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθɪn/ and the British form is /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.