How to pronounce sateen
Say it like suh-TEEN. Sateen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN).
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- suh
- TEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sateen 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.
- TEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sateen
American and British speakers say sateen in essentially the same way: /səˈtin/ in the US and /səˈtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-TEEN.
What does sateen mean?
- A type of cotton cloth with a shiny surface and dull back, woven using the technique that, when applied to silk or nylon, results in cloth called satin.
Where does sateen come from?
A 19th century variant of satin, perhaps influenced by velveteen.
Words that rhyme with sateen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sateen.
Questions about saying sateen
How do you pronounce sateen?
Say suh-TEEN. The American pronunciation is /səˈtin/. In British English it is /səˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sateen?
Sateen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN). Broken into parts: suh · TEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say sateen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈtin/ and the British form is /səˈtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.