How to pronounce phene
Say it like FEEN. Phene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phene
American and British speakers say phene in essentially the same way: /fin/ in the US and /fiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEEN.
What does phene mean?
- A genetically determined phenotype.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with phene
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Questions about saying phene
How do you pronounce phene?
Say FEEN. The American pronunciation is /fin/. In British English it is /fiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phene?
Phene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say phene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fin/ and the British form is /fiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.