how to pronounce seine
/ˈsɛɪn/
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The above transcription of seine is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association. You can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
seine is pronounced in one syllable
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An example use of seine in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
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meanings of seine
name:
- A river in northern France that flows through Paris for about 772 km (480 mi) to the English Channel near Le Havre.
- A former department of France, the capital city of which was Paris.
noun:
- A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.
verb:
- To use a seine, to fish with a seine.
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