How to pronounce mephitine
Say it like MEF-uh-tyne. Mephitine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEF).
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- MEF
- uh
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mephitine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mephitine
American and British speakers say mephitine in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛfəˌtaɪn/ in the US and /ˈmɛfəˌtaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEF-uh-tyne.
What does mephitine mean?
- Of, or pertaining to, a skunk or skunks.
- Skunk-like.
- Any member of Mephitidae; skunk
Questions about saying mephitine
How do you pronounce mephitine?
Say MEF-uh-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛfəˌtaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛfəˌtaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mephitine?
Mephitine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEF). Broken into parts: MEF · uh · tyne.
Do Americans and Brits say mephitine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛfəˌtaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmɛfəˌtaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.