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seine
Definition:
(nou) a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel (nou) a large fishnet that hangs vertically, with floats at the top and weights at the bottom
Phonetic Transcription:
seɪn
Examples:
The boat drags the seine and net in a circle around the fish.
The most important gear is an encircling net, particularly the seine.
The use of the long line and seine net increased the size of the catch.
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Common mistakes of seine pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel: Some pronounce "Seine" as /sɛn/ (like "sen") instead of the correct /seɪn/. Tip: Use the long /eɪ/ vowel, as in "rain."
- Dropping the final consonant: Learners sometimes say /seɪ/, omitting the /n/. Tip: Keep the final /n/ clear for accuracy.
- Confusing with similar words: "Seine" is often confused with "sane" /seɪn/ or "seen" /siːn/. Tip: Remember that while "Seine" and "sane" sound the same, context clarifies the meaning.
- Overthinking stress: Some learners try to divide the word into syllables ("SEI-ne"), but "Seine" is a single syllable only. Tip: Pronounce it smoothly as one unit.
- Accent influence: Non-native speakers may adapt it to their own language’s vowel system. Tip: Listen to native French or English speakers saying /seɪn/ and imitate closely.