How to pronounce tajine
Say it like tuh-ZHEEN. Tajine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHEEN).
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- tuh
- ZHEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tajine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZHEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tajine
American and British speakers say tajine in essentially the same way: /təˈʒin/ in the US and /təˈʒiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-ZHEEN.
What does tajine mean?
- An earthenware cooking pot of North African origin, consisting of a shallow, round dish without handles and a tall, conical or dome-shaped lid.
- A stew, originally from Morocco, the ingredients of which are traditionally cooked slowly in such a pot; the dish is normally served with couscous.
Words that rhyme with tajine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tajine.
Questions about saying tajine
How do you pronounce tajine?
Say tuh-ZHEEN. The American pronunciation is /təˈʒin/. In British English it is /təˈʒiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tajine?
Tajine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHEEN). Broken into parts: tuh · ZHEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say tajine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈʒin/ and the British form is /təˈʒiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.