How to pronounce matutine
Say it like muh-TOO-tin. Matutine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- muh
- TOO
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matutine 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.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of matutine
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-TYOO-tin.
What does matutine mean?
- Of or relating to early morning; occurring in the early morning; matutinal.
- Before the sun (of the rising of a planet or star); that rises before the sun (of a planet or star).
Where does matutine come from?
From Latin matutinus (“pertaining to morning”), from Matuta (“Roman goddess of the morning”); related to Latin maturus (“early”) (compare mature).
Questions about saying matutine
How do you pronounce matutine?
Say muh-TOO-tin. The American pronunciation is /məˈtutɪn/. In British English it is /məˈtjuːtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matutine?
Matutine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: muh · TOO · tin.
Is matutine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /məˈtjuːtɪn/ (muh-TYOO-tin).