How to pronounce terrine
Say it like tuh-REEN. Terrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN).
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- tuh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terrine 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 terrine
American and British speakers say terrine in essentially the same way: /təˈrin/ in the US and /təˈriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-REEN.
What does terrine mean?
- A deep type of dish or pan, typically used for casseroles and made out of pottery.
- A pâté baked in such a dish and served cold.
Where does terrine come from?
Borrowed from French terrine (“a clay dish; that which is cooked in the dish”).
Words that rhyme with terrine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terrine.
Questions about saying terrine
How do you pronounce terrine?
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 terrine?
Terrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN). Broken into parts: tuh · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say terrine 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.