How to pronounce tigrine
Say it like TY-gryne. Tigrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- gryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tigrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gryneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tigrine
American and British speakers say tigrine in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪˌɡraɪn/ in the US and /ˈtaɪˌɡraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-gryne.
What does tigrine mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the tiger.
Where does tigrine come from?
From Latin tigrīnus.
Questions about saying tigrine
How do you pronounce tigrine?
Say TY-gryne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪˌɡraɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪˌɡraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tigrine?
Tigrine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · gryne.
Do Americans and Brits say tigrine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪˌɡraɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪˌɡraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.