How to pronounce rupestrine
Say it like roo-PES-tryne. Rupestrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PES).
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- roo
- PES
- tryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rupestrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tryneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rupestrine
American and British speakers say rupestrine in essentially the same way: /ruˈpɛstraɪn/ in the US and /ruːˈpɛstraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-PES-tryne.
What does rupestrine mean?
- Growing on rocks or cliffs.
- Living among or occupying rocks or cliffs.
Where does rupestrine come from?
From Latin rupestris, from rupes (“rock”).
Questions about saying rupestrine
How do you pronounce rupestrine?
Say roo-PES-tryne. The American pronunciation is /ruˈpɛstraɪn/. In British English it is /ruːˈpɛstraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rupestrine?
Rupestrine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PES). Broken into parts: roo · PES · tryne.
Do Americans and Brits say rupestrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruˈpɛstraɪn/ and the British form is /ruːˈpɛstraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.