How to pronounce undine
Say it like UHN-deen. Undine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- deenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of undine
American and British speakers say undine in essentially the same way: /ˈʌnˌdin/ in the US and /ˈʌnˌdiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHN-deen.
What does undine mean?
- A female water-sprite or nymph.
- The elemental being of water.
- a small flask used to apply lotions to the eye.
Where does undine come from?
From German Undine, from New Latin undīna, from Latin unda (“wave”).
Questions about saying undine
How do you pronounce undine?
Say UHN-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnˌdin/. In British English it is /ˈʌnˌdiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undine?
Undine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say undine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌnˌdin/ and the British form is /ˈʌnˌdiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.