How to Pronounce Mandolins

To pronounce "mandolins", say MAND-ol-ins — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

MAND-ol-ins

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💡 Tip for remembering “mandolins”

"mandolins" has 3 syllables: mand-ol-ins.

What does mandolins mean?

noun

  1. A stringed instrument and a member of the lute family, having eight strings in four courses, frequently tuned as a violin, and with either a bowl-shaped back or a flat back
  2. A kitchen tool used for slicing vegetables (usually spelled mandoline)

Related words

banjosguitarsukulelesluthierscitternharpsichordsviolinsukes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mandolins"?▾

"Mandolins" has 3 syllables: mand · ol · ins.

What does "mandolins" mean?▾

Mandolins: A stringed instrument and a member of the lute family, having eight strings in four courses, frequently tuned as a violin, and with either a bowl-shaped back or a flat back

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