How to pronounce tontine
Say it like TON-tyne. Tontine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TON).
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- TON
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tontine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tontine
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ton-TEEN.
What does tontine mean?
- A form of investment in which, on the death of an investor, his share is divided amongst the other investors.
Where does tontine come from?
From French tontine, named after Lorenzo de Tonti, who introduced the scheme into France in around 1653.
Questions about saying tontine
How do you pronounce tontine?
Say TON-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑntaɪn/. In British English it is /tɒnˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tontine?
Tontine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TON). Broken into parts: TON · tyne.
Is tontine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /tɒnˈtiːn/ (ton-TEEN).