How to pronounce molossine
Say it like muh-LOS-eyen. Molossine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- muh
- LOS
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molossine 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.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of molossine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-LOS-eyen.
What does molossine mean?
- A bat of the genus Molossus.“The monk bat is a molossine.”
Where does molossine come from?
Molossus + -ine
Questions about saying molossine
How do you pronounce molossine?
Say muh-LOS-eyen. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɑsaɪn/. In British English it is /məˈlɒsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molossine?
Molossine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: muh · LOS · eyen.
Is molossine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /məˈlɒsaɪn/ (muh-LOS-eyen).