How to pronounce materterine
Say it like muh-TUR-tuh-ryne. Materterine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- muh
- TUR
- tuh
- ryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Materterine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of materterine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-TUR-tuh-ryne.
What does materterine mean?
- Synonym of materteral (“of or relating to, or in the manner of, an aunt”)
Where does materterine come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin mātertera (“maternal aunt”), + from -ine (suffix meaning ‘of or relating to’ forming adjectives).
Questions about saying materterine
How do you pronounce materterine?
Say muh-TUR-tuh-ryne. The American pronunciation is /məˈtɝtəˌraɪn/. In British English it is /məˈtɜːtəraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in materterine?
Materterine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: muh · TUR · tuh · ryne.
Is materterine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈtɜːtəraɪn/ (muh-TUR-tuh-ryne).