How to Pronounce Concubines

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “concubines”

"concubines" has 4 syllables: conc-ub-in-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.

What does concubines 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

Words that rhyme with concubines

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guidelinesconfinesdesignswhinesheadlinesunderminesdefinesfinesshinesfelinescaninescombines

Related words

odalisquecourtesandoxyparamourachievementsconquestsgirlfriendsconcubinage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "concubines"?▾

"Concubines" has 4 syllables: conc · ub · in · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "concubines"?▾

The IPA transcription of "concubines" is /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪnz/.

What does "concubines" mean?▾

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

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