How to pronounce sardines
Say it like sar-DEENZ. Sardines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEENZ).
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- sar
- DEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sardines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sardines
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sah-DEENZ.
What does sardines mean?
- plural of sardine How to pronounce sardine
- A children's game in which the players hide together, lying side by side.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sardine How to pronounce sardine
Where does sardines come from?
The game name refers to sardines tightly packed in a can.
Words that rhyme with sardines
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sardines.
Questions about saying sardines
How do you pronounce sardines?
Say sar-DEENZ. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈdinz/. In British English it is /sɑːˈdiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sardines?
Sardines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEENZ). Broken into parts: sar · DEENZ.
Is sardines pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɑːˈdiːnz/ (sah-DEENZ).