How to pronounce vespertine
Say it like VES-per-tin. Vespertine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- per
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vespertine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vespertine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VES-puh-tin.
What does vespertine mean?
- Of or related to the evening; that occurs in the evening.
- That sets after the sun.
- That is principally active at dusk.
Where does vespertine come from?
From Middle English vespertyne, from Latin vespertīnus (“evening”).
Questions about saying vespertine
How do you pronounce vespertine?
Say VES-per-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛspɚtɪn/. In British English it is /ˈvɛspətɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vespertine?
Vespertine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · per · tin.
Is vespertine 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 /ˈvɛspətɪn/ (VES-puh-tin).