How to pronounce ranine
Say it like RAY-nyne. Ranine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- nyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ranine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ranine
American and British speakers say ranine in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪˌnaɪn/ in the US and /ˈreɪˌnaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-nyne.
What does ranine mean?
- Of, relating to, or resembling a frog.
- Relating to, or designating, a swelling under the tongue; also, relating to the region where the swelling occurs, especially to branches of the lingual artery and lingual vein.
- A frog of the subfamily Raninae.
Where does ranine come from?
From Latin rānīnus, from rāna (“frog”) + -īnus (“of or pertaining to”).
Words that rhyme with ranine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ranine.
Questions about saying ranine
How do you pronounce ranine?
Say RAY-nyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪˌnaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈreɪˌnaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ranine?
Ranine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · nyne.
Do Americans and Brits say ranine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪˌnaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈreɪˌnaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.