How to Pronounce Concubine

To pronounce "concubine", say CONC-ub-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “concubine”

"concubine" has 4 syllables: conc-ub-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does concubine mean?

noun

  1. A sexual partner, especially a woman, to whom one is not or cannot be married.
  2. A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.

Synonyms

odalisquemistresssprunkcohabitor

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Words that rhyme with concubine

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saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

odalisquecourtesandoxyparamourmistresswifewomanconcubinarian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "concubine"?▾

"Concubine" has 4 syllables: conc · ub · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "concubine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "concubine" is /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/.

What does "concubine" mean?▾

Concubine: A sexual partner, especially a woman, to whom one is not or cannot be married.

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