How to pronounce sinter
Say it like SIN-ter. Sinter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sinter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIN-tuh.
What does sinter mean?
- An alluvial sediment deposited by a mineral spring.
- A mass formed by sintering.
- A mixture of iron ore and fluxes added to a blast furnace.
- To heat a compacted powder mass to form a hardened mass.
Where does sinter come from?
From German Sinter. Doublet of cinder.
Questions about saying sinter
How do you pronounce sinter?
Say SIN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪntər/. In British English it is /ˈsɪntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinter?
Sinter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · ter.
Is sinter 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 /ˈsɪntə/ (SIN-tuh).