How to Pronounce Brine

To pronounce "brine", say BRIN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɹaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɹaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brine”

"brine" has 2 syllables: brin-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bryne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does brine mean?

noun

  1. Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.

    “Do you want a can of tuna in oil or in brine?”

  2. The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.

verb

  1. To preserve food in a salt solution.
  2. To prepare and flavor food (especially meat) for cooking by soaking in a salt solution.

Antonyms

debrinedesalinate

Words that rhyme with brine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

saltwaterseawateroceansalinemarinadesalt-watersalting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brine"?▾

"Brine" has 2 syllables: brin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "brine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brine" is /bɹaɪn/.

What does "brine" mean?▾

Brine: Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.

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