How to pronounce porcine
Say it like POR-syne. Porcine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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US American/ˈpoʊrsaɪn/POR-syne
UK British/ˈpɔːsaɪn/PAW-syne
- POR
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porcine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of porcine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-syne.
What does porcine mean?
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or being a pig.
- Similar to a pig.
- A porcine animal: a pig, hog, boar, or related wild animal.
Questions about saying porcine
How do you pronounce porcine?
Say POR-syne. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊrsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porcine?
Porcine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · syne.
Is porcine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɔːsaɪn/ (PAW-syne).