How to pronounce terrene
Say it like tuh-REEN. Terrene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN).
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- tuh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terrene 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.
- REENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of terrene
American and British speakers say terrene in essentially the same way: /təˈrin/ in the US and /təˈriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-REEN.
What does terrene mean?
- Pertaining to earth or the material world; earthly, terrestrial (as opposed to heavenly or marine).
- Made of matter (as opposed to antimatter).
- The Earth's surface; the earth; the ground.
- Dated form of tureen.
Where does terrene come from?
From Middle English terrene, from Anglo-Norman terriene, feminine of terrien, from Latin terrēnus, from terra (“earth”).
Words that rhyme with terrene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terrene.
Questions about saying terrene
How do you pronounce terrene?
Say tuh-REEN. The American pronunciation is /təˈrin/. In British English it is /təˈriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terrene?
Terrene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN). Broken into parts: tuh · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say terrene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈrin/ and the British form is /təˈriːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.