How to Pronounce Brines

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

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Syllables

Letters

/bɹaɪnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brines”

"brines" has 2 syllables: brin-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.

What does brines mean?

noun

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?”
The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.

verb

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

Antonyms

debrine desalinate

Words that rhyme with brines

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brines"?▾

"Brines" has 2 syllables: brin · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "brines"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brines" is /bɹaɪnz/.

What does "brines" mean?▾

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

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