How to pronounce satin
American English pronunciation
SAT-in
- IPA
- /ˈsætɪn/
- Syllables
- SAT · in (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What satin means
A smooth, glossy cloth that is shiny on one side
In a sentence: The ballet dancer tied the satin ribbons on her shoes.
Where it comes from: It comes from "Zaitun," the Arabic name for the city of Quanzhou in China.
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