How to pronounce pontine
Say it like PON-tyne. Pontine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON).
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US American/ˈpɑnˌtaɪn/PON-tyne
UK British/ˈpɒnˌtaɪn/PON-tyne
- PON
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pontine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pontine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-tyne.
What does pontine mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to a bridge or bridges.
- Of or pertaining to the pons in the brain stem.
Questions about saying pontine
How do you pronounce pontine?
Say PON-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑnˌtaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɒnˌtaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pontine?
Pontine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · tyne.
Is pontine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒnˌtaɪn/ (PON-tyne).