How to pronounce tureen
Say it like tuh-REEN. Tureen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN).
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- tuh
- REEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tureen 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 tureen
American and British speakers say tureen in essentially the same way: /təˈrin/ in the US and /təˈriːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-REEN.
What does tureen mean?
- A broad, deep serving dish used for serving soup or stew.
Where does tureen come from?
From earlier terrene (thus pronunciations with /tj/, /t͡ʃ/ are spelling pronunciations), borrowed from French terrine.
Words that rhyme with tureen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tureen.
Questions about saying tureen
How do you pronounce tureen?
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 tureen?
Tureen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REEN). Broken into parts: tuh · REEN.
Do Americans and Brits say tureen 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.