How to pronounce sainfoin
Say it like SAN-foyn. Sainfoin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN).
- SAN
- foyn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sainfoin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- foynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of sainfoin
American and British speakers say sainfoin in essentially the same way: /ˈsænfɔɪn/ in the US and /ˈsænfɔɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAN-foyn.
What does sainfoin mean?
- A perennial herb of the genus Onobrychis with pale pink flowers, especially Onobrychis viciifolia (syn. Onobrychis sativa).
Where does sainfoin come from?
From French sainfoin, from sain (“healthy, healthful”) + foin (“hay”).
Questions about saying sainfoin
How do you pronounce sainfoin?
Say SAN-foyn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsænfɔɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsænfɔɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sainfoin?
Sainfoin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN). Broken into parts: SAN · foyn.
Do Americans and Brits say sainfoin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsænfɔɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsænfɔɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.