How to pronounce thebaine
Say it like THEE-buh-een. Thebaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- buh
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thebaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- eenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thebaine
American and British speakers say thebaine in essentially the same way: /ˈθibəˌin/ in the US and /ˈθiːbəˌiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEE-buh-een.
What does thebaine mean?
- A poisonous alkaloid, paramorphine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine.
Questions about saying thebaine
How do you pronounce thebaine?
Say THEE-buh-een. The American pronunciation is /ˈθibəˌin/. In British English it is /ˈθiːbəˌiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thebaine?
Thebaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · buh · een.
Do Americans and Brits say thebaine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθibəˌin/ and the British form is /ˈθiːbəˌiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.