How to pronounce poteen
Say it like puh-TEEN. Poteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN).
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- puh
- TEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poteen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of poteen
American and British speakers say poteen in essentially the same way: /pəˈtin/ in the US and /pəˈtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-TEEN.
What does poteen mean?
- Illegally produced Irish whiskey; moonshine.
- An unlicensed drinking establishment selling illegally produced Irish whiskey.
Where does poteen come from?
From Irish poitín (“little pot; poteen”), from pota (“pot”) (from Middle English potte, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *budn- (“type of vessel”)) + -ín (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with poteen
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Questions about saying poteen
How do you pronounce poteen?
Say puh-TEEN. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtin/. In British English it is /pəˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poteen?
Poteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN). Broken into parts: puh · TEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say poteen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈtin/ and the British form is /pəˈtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.