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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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