How to pronounce ursine
Say it like UR-syne. Ursine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ursine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- syneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ursine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-syne.
What does ursine mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bears.
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the bear subfamily Ursinae.
- Covered in stiff bristles.
- A bear.
Where does ursine come from?
Mid 16th century, from Latin ursīnus, adjectival form of ursus (“bear”) + -ine.
Questions about saying ursine
How do you pronounce ursine?
Say UR-syne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɜːsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ursine?
Ursine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · syne.
Is ursine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːsaɪn/ (UR-syne).