How to Pronounce Pine

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

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Syllables

4

Letters

/paɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pine”

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

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

What does pine mean?

noun

  1. Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.

    “The northern slopes were covered mainly in pine.”

  2. Any tree (usually coniferous) which resembles a member of this genus in some respect.

Synonyms

pine treepinewood

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Words that rhyme with pine

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saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

longyenachelanguishyearnpinusfirconifer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pine"?▾

"Pine" has 2 syllables: pin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pine" is /paɪn/.

What does "pine" mean?▾

Pine: Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.

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