How to Pronounce Dine

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/daɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dine”

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

Sounds exactly like: dhein — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dine mean?

noun

  1. Dinnertime

verb

  1. To eat; to eat dinner or supper.
  2. To give a dinner to; to furnish with the chief meal; to feed.

Words that rhyme with dine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

supdinersupperdinnertimedinnermealluncheonlunch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dine"?▾

"Dine" has 2 syllables: din · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dine" is /daɪn/.

What does "dine" mean?▾

Dine: Dinnertime

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