How to pronounce oscine
Say it like OS-eyen. Oscine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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US American/ˈɑsaɪn/OS-eyen
UK British/ˈɒsaɪn/OS-eyen
- OS
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oscine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OSSay 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 oscine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-eyen.
What does oscine mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to songbirds (suborder Passeri).
- Any bird of the suborder Passeri (the songbirds), which have better vocal control than other birds.
Where does oscine come from?
From Latin oscen (“songbird”).
Questions about saying oscine
How do you pronounce oscine?
Say OS-eyen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɒsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oscine?
Oscine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · eyen.
Is oscine 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 /ˈɒsaɪn/ (OS-eyen).