How to pronounce paulin
Say it like PAW-lin. Paulin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW).
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- PAW
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paulin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paulin
American and British speakers say paulin in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔlɪn/ in the US and /ˈpɔːlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAW-lin.
What does paulin mean?
- A tarpaulin.
Where does paulin come from?
Shortening of tarpaulin.
Questions about saying paulin
How do you pronounce paulin?
Say PAW-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paulin?
Paulin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW). Broken into parts: PAW · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say paulin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpɔːlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.