How to pronounce lutrine
Say it like LOO-tryne. Lutrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- tryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lutrine 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.
- tryneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lutrine
American and British speakers say lutrine in essentially the same way: /ˈlutraɪn/ in the US and /ˈluːtraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-tryne.
What does lutrine mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an otter.
- Belonging to the otter subfamily of animals.
- Any of the otter subfamily of animals.
Where does lutrine come from?
From Latin lūtra (“otter”), from luō (“wash”) + -ine.
Questions about saying lutrine
How do you pronounce lutrine?
Say LOO-tryne. The American pronunciation is /ˈlutraɪn/. In British English it is /ˈluːtraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lutrine?
Lutrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · tryne.
Do Americans and Brits say lutrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlutraɪn/ and the British form is /ˈluːtraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.