How to Pronounce "porcine"
word
POR-sine
PAW-seen
Definition
Relating to or resembling a pig or pigs, often used in scientific or descriptive contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn
British English
pˈɔːsiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-sine
UK
PAW-seen
Listen in Context
The scientist studied porcine behavior on the farm.
Some viruses are porcine in origin.
The farm raises several porcine species.
His appetite was almost porcine, he ate everything in sight.