How to pronounce nundine
Say it like NUHN-dyne. Nundine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN).
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- NUHN
- dyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nundine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nundine
American and British speakers say nundine in essentially the same way: /ˈnənˌdaɪn/ in the US and /ˈnʌndaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHN-dyne.
What does nundine mean?
- A market or fair held every eight days, particularly (historical) in Roman contexts.
Where does nundine come from?
From Latin nundinae (“ninth-days”), a clipped form of nundinae feriae (“ninth-day festivals”), from its observance every eighth day (9 counting inclusively) and from the Latin practice of treating most recurring calendrical days as plurals.
Questions about saying nundine
How do you pronounce nundine?
Say NUHN-dyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈnənˌdaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈnʌndaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nundine?
Nundine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN). Broken into parts: NUHN · dyne.
Do Americans and Brits say nundine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnənˌdaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈnʌndaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.