How to Pronounce Hircine

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

hircine

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhɜːsaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hircine”

"hircine" has 3 syllables: hirc-in-e. It rhymes with versine and tercine, if that helps it stick.

What does hircine mean?

noun

  1. A fossil amorphous resin which, when burnt, gives off a pungent, hircinous aroma.

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of goats.
  2. Possessed of an odour reminiscent of goats.

Synonyms

hircitelasciviouslibidinouslustfullustygoatyhircinoushircosecaprine

Words that rhyme with hircine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

versinetercinemyrsineursine

Related words

caprinerhinoceroticrhinocericalhyracinehercyniticrhinocerialhippichyrcanian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hircine"?▾

"Hircine" has 3 syllables: hirc · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hircine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hircine" is /ˈhɜːsaɪn/.

What does "hircine" mean?▾

Hircine: A fossil amorphous resin which, when burnt, gives off a pungent, hircinous aroma.

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