How to Pronounce Canine

To pronounce "canine", say CAN-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈnaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/kəˈnaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canine”

"canine" has 3 syllables: can-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does canine mean?

noun

  1. Any member of Caninae, the only living subfamily of Canidae.
  2. Any of certain extant canids regarded as similar to the dog or wolf (including coyotes, jackals, etc.) but distinguished from the vulpines, which are regarded as fox-like.

adjective

  1. Of, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.
  2. Dog-like.

Synonyms

dogcuspiddoglikedoglyhoundly

Words that rhyme with canine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

caniddogtootheyetoothcuspidpuppydoggydoggiehound

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canine"?▾

"Canine" has 3 syllables: can · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "canine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canine" is /kəˈnaɪn/.

What does "canine" mean?▾

Canine: Any member of Caninae, the only living subfamily of Canidae.

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