How to pronounce lacustrine
Say it like luh-KUHS-trin. Lacustrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS).
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- luh
- KUHS
- trin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacustrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- trinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lacustrine
American and British speakers say lacustrine in essentially the same way: /ləˈkʌstrɪn/ in the US and /ləˈkʌstrɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-KUHS-trin.
What does lacustrine mean?
- Of or relating to lakes.
Where does lacustrine come from?
From Latin lacustris, from lacus (“lake”).
Questions about saying lacustrine
How do you pronounce lacustrine?
Say luh-KUHS-trin. The American pronunciation is /ləˈkʌstrɪn/. In British English it is /ləˈkʌstrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacustrine?
Lacustrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHS). Broken into parts: luh · KUHS · trin.
Do Americans and Brits say lacustrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈkʌstrɪn/ and the British form is /ləˈkʌstrɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.