How to pronounce retsina
Say it like ret-SEE-nuh. Retsina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ret
- SEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retsina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- retKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retsina
American and British speakers say retsina in essentially the same way: /rɛtˈsinə/ in the US and /rɛtˈsiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ret-SEE-nuh.
What does retsina mean?
- A Greek resinated white or rosé wine of a sort that has been produced for at least 2700 years.
Words that rhyme with retsina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retsina.
Questions about saying retsina
How do you pronounce retsina?
Say ret-SEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /rɛtˈsinə/. In British English it is /rɛtˈsiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retsina?
Retsina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ret · SEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say retsina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛtˈsinə/ and the British form is /rɛtˈsiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.