How to pronounce patina
Say it like puh-TEE-nuh. Patina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- puh
- TEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patina
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: PAT-ih-nuh.
What does patina mean?
- A paten (a flat type of dish).
- The color or incrustation which age and wear give to (chiefly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.
- A green color tinted with gray, like that of bronze patina.
- Of a green color, tinted with gray, like that of bronze patina.
Words that rhyme with patina
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Questions about saying patina
How do you pronounce patina?
Say puh-TEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtinə/. In British English it is /ˈpætɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patina?
Patina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: puh · TEE · nuh.
Is patina pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpætɪnə/ (PAT-ih-nuh).