How to Pronounce Destine

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɛstɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “destine”

"destine" has 3 syllables: dest-in-e. It rhymes with clandestine and intestine, if that helps it stick.

What does destine mean?

verb

  1. To preordain
  2. To assign something (especially finance) for a particular use

Words that rhyme with destine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clandestineintestinedestinprogestinpredestinechestonhesston

Related words

fatespecifydesignateintenddoompreordainordainpredestine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "destine"?▾

"Destine" has 3 syllables: dest · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "destine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "destine" is /ˈdɛstɪn/.

What does "destine" mean?▾

Destine: To preordain

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