How to Pronounce Chine

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/tʃaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chine”

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

What does chine mean?

noun

  1. The top of a ridge.
  2. The spine of an animal.

verb

  1. To cut through the backbone of; to cut into chine pieces.
  2. To chamfer the ends of a stave and form the chine.

Words that rhyme with chine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

crepechinesechinacollecrestclifftopchimbknap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chine"?▾

"Chine" has 2 syllables: chin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chine" is /tʃaɪn/.

What does "chine" mean?▾

Chine: The top of a ridge.

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