How to pronounce palatine
Say it like PAL-uh-tyne. Palatine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- uh
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palatine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 palatine
American and British speakers say palatine in essentially the same way: /ˈpæləˌtaɪn/ in the US and /ˈpælətaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-uh-tyne.
What does palatine mean?
- A feudal lord or a bishop possessing palatine powers.
- A palace official, especially in an imperial palace.
- Of or relating to a palace especially of a Roman or Holy Roman Emperor.
- Synonym of palatial.
- Of or relating to the palate or to a palatine bone.
Where does palatine come from?
From late Middle English palatyne, from Old French palatin, from Medieval Latin palātīnus (“relating to the palace”), from palātium (“palace”) + -īnus (“-ine”, adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying palatine
How do you pronounce palatine?
Say PAL-uh-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæləˌtaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpælətaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palatine?
Palatine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · uh · tyne.
Do Americans and Brits say palatine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæləˌtaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpælətaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.