How to pronounce latrine
Say it like luh-TREEN. Latrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREEN).
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- luh
- TREEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latrine 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.
- TREENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of latrine
American and British speakers say latrine in essentially the same way: /ləˈtrin/ in the US and /ləˈtriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-TREEN.
What does latrine mean?
- An open trench or pit used for urination and defecation.
- Any facility or device used for urination or defecation, whether toilet, lavatory, or outhouse.
Where does latrine come from?
From French latrine (“latrine”), from Latin lātrīna.
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Words that rhyme with latrine
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Questions about saying latrine
How do you pronounce latrine?
Say luh-TREEN. The American pronunciation is /ləˈtrin/. In British English it is /ləˈtriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latrine?
Latrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREEN). Broken into parts: luh · TREEN.
Do Americans and Brits say latrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈtrin/ and the British form is /ləˈtriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.