How to pronounce plasticine
Say it like PLAS-tih-seen. Plasticine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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- PLAS
- tih
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasticine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plasticine
American and British speakers say plasticine in essentially the same way: /ˈplæstɪˌsin/ in the US and /ˈplæstɪˌsiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAS-tih-seen.
What does plasticine mean?
- Modeling clay.
Where does plasticine come from?
Genericized trademark from the brand name Plasticine.
Questions about saying plasticine
How do you pronounce plasticine?
Say PLAS-tih-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæstɪˌsin/. In British English it is /ˈplæstɪˌsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasticine?
Plasticine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · tih · seen.
Do Americans and Brits say plasticine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplæstɪˌsin/ and the British form is /ˈplæstɪˌsiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.