English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Satin Pronunciation
Satin is pronounced SA-tuhn, IPA /ˈsætən/.
SA-tuhn
US /ˈsætən/ · UK /ˈsætɪn/
Syllables: SA · tuhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun; also adjective: A smooth fabric with a glossy front and a dull back, or a finish that looks like it.
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Satin in a Sentence
- The lining is satin and slips on easily.
- She chose a satin ribbon for the parcel.
- We painted the doors in satin rather than gloss.
Common Mispronunciations of Satin
Not suh-TIN
The opening syllable holds the beat and the flat a of cat. Moving the stress back produces something like the name Satine.
Not SAY-tin
Satin keeps the short a of sat. A long ay would give the word Satan, which differs only in that vowel.
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