How to pronounce spintrian
Say it like SPIN-tree-un. Spintrian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN).
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- SPIN
- tree
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spintrian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spintrian
American and British speakers say spintrian in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪntriən/ in the US and /ˈspɪntriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIN-tree-un.
What does spintrian mean?
- Of or pertaining to sex or fornication (especially homosexual) between three or more people.
Questions about saying spintrian
How do you pronounce spintrian?
Say SPIN-tree-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪntriən/. In British English it is /ˈspɪntriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spintrian?
Spintrian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN). Broken into parts: SPIN · tree · un.
Do Americans and Brits say spintrian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪntriən/ and the British form is /ˈspɪntriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.