How to Pronounce Canines

To pronounce "canines", say CAN-in-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

CAN-in-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “canines”

"canines" has 3 syllables: can-in-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.

What does canines 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.

Synonyms

dogcuspid

Words that rhyme with canines

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guidelinesconfinesdesignswhinesheadlinesunderminesdefinesfinesshinesfelinescombinesconcubines

Related words

caniddogtootheyetoothcuspiddogsfangsteethtusks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canines"?▾

"Canines" has 3 syllables: can · in · es.

What does "canines" mean?▾

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

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