How to Pronounce In

To pronounce "in", say IN — one syllable, IPA /ɪn/. 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

/ɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “in”

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

What does in mean?

noun

  1. A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

    “His parents got him an in with the company.”

  2. (chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.

verb

  1. To enclose.
  2. To take in; to harvest.

adjective

  1. Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.

    “Is Mr. Smith in?”

  2. Located inside something.

    “Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in.”

Antonyms

out

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Words that rhyme with in

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

cbsnsisnihnsiestablishmentimmigrationwithoutelected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "in"?▾

"In" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "in"?▾

The IPA transcription of "in" is /ɪn/.

What does "in" mean?▾

In: A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

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