How to pronounce smaragdine
Say it like smuh-RAG-deen. Smaragdine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAG).
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- smuh
- RAG
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smaragdine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- smuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smaragdine
American and British speakers say smaragdine in essentially the same way: /sməˈræɡdin/ in the US and /sməˈræɡdin/ in the UK.
British respelling: smuh-RAG-deen.
What does smaragdine mean?
- Emerald.
- Of or pertaining to emeralds.
- Having the color of emeralds.
Questions about saying smaragdine
How do you pronounce smaragdine?
Say smuh-RAG-deen. The American pronunciation is /sməˈræɡdin/. In British English it is /sməˈræɡdin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smaragdine?
Smaragdine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAG). Broken into parts: smuh · RAG · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say smaragdine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sməˈræɡdin/ and the British form is /sməˈræɡdin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.