How to pronounce pinaster
Say it like py-NAS-ter. Pinaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/paɪˈnæstər/py-NAS-ter
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- py
- NAS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does pinaster mean?
noun
- The maritime pine (species Pinus pinaster), that grows in southern Europe.
Where does pinaster come from?
Borrowed from Latin pīnaster (“a wild pine”).
Questions about saying pinaster
How do you pronounce pinaster?
Say py-NAS-ter. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈnæstər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinaster?
Pinaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS). Broken into parts: py · NAS · ter.