How to pronounce mateine
Say it like MAT-ay-een. Mateine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT).
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- MAT
- ay
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mateine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- eenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mateine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAT-ay-een.
What does mateine mean?
- Caffeine extracted from maté plant.
- A hypothetical xanthine alkaloid said to be found in maté, supposed to resemble caffeine.
Where does mateine come from?
Either a blend of maté + caffeine, or from maté + -ine.
Questions about saying mateine
How do you pronounce mateine?
Say MAT-ay-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæteɪˌin/. In British English it is /ˈmæteɪˌiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mateine?
Mateine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAT). Broken into parts: MAT · ay · een.
Is mateine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmæteɪˌiːn/ (MAT-ay-een).