How to pronounce patine
Say it like puh-TEEN. Patine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN).
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- puh
- TEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patine 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.
- TEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of patine
American and British speakers say patine in essentially the same way: /pəˈtin/ in the US and /pəˈtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-TEEN.
What does patine mean?
- To coat an object with a patina, either from natural oxidation or simulated aging.
Where does patine come from?
From French patine.
Words that rhyme with patine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patine.
Questions about saying patine
How do you pronounce patine?
Say puh-TEEN. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtin/. In British English it is /pəˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patine?
Patine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN). Broken into parts: puh · TEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say patine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈtin/ and the British form is /pəˈtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.