How to pronounce lupine
Say it like LOO-pyne. Lupine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lupine. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOO
- pyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lupine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lupine
American and British speakers say lupine in essentially the same way: /ˈluˌpaɪn/ in the US and /ˈluːˌpaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-pyne.
What does lupine mean?
- North American English form of lupin (any plant of the genus Lupinus; an edible legume seed of one of these plants).
- Wolfish (all senses); wolflike.
- Ravenous.
Where does lupine come from?
Borrowed from Latin lupīnus, from lupus (“wolf”) + -īnus (“pertaining to”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying lupine
How do you pronounce lupine?
Say LOO-pyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈluˌpaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈluːˌpaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lupine?
Lupine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · pyne.
Do Americans and Brits say lupine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈluˌpaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈluːˌpaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.