How to pronounce saline
Say it like suh-LEEN. Saline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEN).
- suh
- LEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of saline
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: SAY-lyne.
What does saline mean?
- Containing salt; salty.
- Resembling salt.“a saline taste”
- Water containing dissolved salt.
- A salt spring; a place where salt water is collected in the earth.
Where does saline come from?
From Middle English salyne, from Medieval Latin salīna and Middle French salin, from Latin sal (“salt”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- saline solution
Words that rhyme with saline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saline.
Words that sound like saline
- celine
- selene
Questions about saying saline
How do you pronounce saline?
Say suh-LEEN. The American pronunciation is /səˈlin/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saline?
Saline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEEN). Broken into parts: suh · LEEN.
Is saline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈseɪlaɪn/ (SAY-lyne).
What words sound the same as saline?
Saline sounds the same as celine, selene in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.