How to pronounce saturnine
Say it like SAT-er-nyne. Saturnine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- er
- nyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saturnine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of saturnine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-uh-nyne.
What does saturnine mean?
- Of a person: having a tendency to be cold and gloomy.
- Of a setting: depressing, dull, gloomy.
- Caused or affected by lead poisoning (saturnism).
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Questions about saying saturnine
How do you pronounce saturnine?
Say SAT-er-nyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætɚˌnaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsætənaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saturnine?
Saturnine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · er · nyne.
Is saturnine 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 /ˈsætənaɪn/ (SAT-uh-nyne).