How to pronounce pastern
Say it like PAS-tern. Pastern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- tern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pastern 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.
- ternKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pastern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAS-tun.
What does pastern mean?
- The part of a horse's leg between the fetlock joint and the hoof.
Where does pastern come from?
From Middle English pastron, pastroun, pasturne, from Old French pasturon, diminutive of pasture (“shackle for a horse in pasture”), alteration of Late Latin pastōria after the suffix -ure.
Questions about saying pastern
How do you pronounce pastern?
Say PAS-tern. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæstərn/. In British English it is /ˈpæstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pastern?
Pastern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · tern.
Is pastern pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpæstən/ (PAS-tun).