How to Pronounce Pristine

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pɹɪsˈtaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pristine”

"pristine" has 3 syllables: prist-in-e. It rhymes with sistine, if that helps it stick.

What does pristine mean?

adjective

  1. Unspoiled; still with its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.
  2. Primitive, pertaining to the earliest state of something.

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Words that rhyme with pristine

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sistine

Related words

purecleanimmaculateuncorruptedunspoiledflawlessimpeccableunbroken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pristine"?▾

"Pristine" has 3 syllables: prist · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pristine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pristine" is /pɹɪsˈtaɪn/.

What does "pristine" mean?▾

Pristine: Unspoiled; still with its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.

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