How to pronounce vespine
Say it like VES-pyne. Vespine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- pyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vespine 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.
- pyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vespine
American and British speakers say vespine in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛspaɪn/ in the US and /ˈvɛspaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: VES-pyne.
What does vespine mean?
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of wasps.
- Any wasp of the subfamily Vespinae.
Where does vespine come from?
From Latin vespa + -ine.
Questions about saying vespine
How do you pronounce vespine?
Say VES-pyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛspaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈvɛspaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vespine?
Vespine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · pyne.
Do Americans and Brits say vespine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛspaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈvɛspaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.