How to pronounce passerine
Say it like PAS-uh-ryne. Passerine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- uh
- ryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passerine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay 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.
- ryneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of passerine
American and British speakers say passerine in essentially the same way: /ˈpæsəˌraɪn/ in the US and /ˈpæsəraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAS-uh-ryne.
What does passerine mean?
- Of or relating to the Passeriformes order of perching birds, which are generally anisodactyl, having three toes pointing forward and one back, which facilitates perching.
- Any bird of the order Passeriformes, which comprises more than half of all bird species.
Questions about saying passerine
How do you pronounce passerine?
Say PAS-uh-ryne. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsəˌraɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpæsəraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passerine?
Passerine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · uh · ryne.
Do Americans and Brits say passerine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæsəˌraɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpæsəraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.