How to pronounce Racine
Say it like ruh-SEEN. Racine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEN).
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- ruh
- SEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Racine
American and British speakers say Racine in essentially the same way: /rəˈsin/ in the US and /rəˈsiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-SEEN.
What does Racine mean?
- French advocate of Jansenism; tragedian who based his works on Greek and Roman themes (1639-1699)
- a city in southeastern Wisconsin on Lake Michigan to the south of Milwaukee
Words that rhyme with Racine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Racine.
Questions about saying Racine
How do you pronounce Racine?
Say ruh-SEEN. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsin/. In British English it is /rəˈsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Racine?
Racine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEN). Broken into parts: ruh · SEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say Racine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈsin/ and the British form is /rəˈsiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.