How to Pronounce Grin

To pronounce "grin", say GRIN — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɹɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grin”

"grin" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with chagrin and linchpin, if that helps it stick.

What does grin mean?

noun

  1. A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.

verb

  1. To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

    “Why do you grin?  Did I say something funny?”

  2. To express by grinning.

    “She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment.”

Words that rhyme with grin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspintin

Related words

smilingsmileemoticonsmirklaughcheerbuttheadmoron

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grin"?▾

"Grin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grin" is /ɡɹɪn/.

What does "grin" mean?▾

Grin: A smile in which the lips are parted to reveal the teeth.

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