How to Pronounce Phocine

To pronounce "phocine", say PHOC-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfəʊsiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfəʊsiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phocine”

"phocine" has 3 syllables: phoc-in-e. It rhymes with glaucine and vicine, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fuscine — easy to mix up when writing.

What does phocine mean?

noun

  1. A member of the subfamily Phocinae, comprising the "true" or "earless" seals.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to a seal (or similar pinnipeds); seallike.

Words that rhyme with phocine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glaucinevicinepicinepiscinefuscinelycinedecinehusainsasine

Related words

fin-footedpercesocinedelphininepercinefuligulinepiscinalpiscoseantisealing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phocine"?▾

"Phocine" has 3 syllables: phoc · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "phocine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phocine" is /ˈfəʊsiːn/.

What does "phocine" mean?▾

Phocine: A member of the subfamily Phocinae, comprising the "true" or "earless" seals.

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