How to pronounce nectarine
Say it like nek-tuh-REEN. Nectarine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN).
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- nek
- tuh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nectarine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nectarine
American and British speakers say nectarine in essentially the same way: /ˌnɛktəˈrin/ in the US and /ˌnɛktəˈriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: nek-tuh-REEN.
What does nectarine mean?
- A cultivar of the peach with smooth rather than fuzzy skin.
Where does nectarine come from?
From nectar + -ine.
Words that rhyme with nectarine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nectarine.
Questions about saying nectarine
How do you pronounce nectarine?
Say nek-tuh-REEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛktəˈrin/. In British English it is /ˌnɛktəˈriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nectarine?
Nectarine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEN). Broken into parts: nek · tuh · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say nectarine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnɛktəˈrin/ and the British form is /ˌnɛktəˈriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.