How to Pronounce Rinse

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɹɛns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rinse”

"rinse" has 2 syllables: rins-e. It rhymes with evince and mince, if that helps it stick.

What does rinse mean?

noun

  1. The action of rinsing.

    “I'll just give this knife a quick rinse.”

  2. A liquid used to rinse, now particularly a hair dye.

verb

  1. To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.

    “You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine.”

  2. To remove soap from (something) using water.

    “Rinse the dishes after you wash them.”

Synonyms

lavatorywash

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Words that rhyme with rinse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evinceminceconvincesincequinceprincechinsedinseince

Related words

washgarglewashoutlaveflushingshedwhitewashhose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rinse"?▾

"Rinse" has 2 syllables: rins · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rinse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rinse" is /ɹɛns/.

What does "rinse" mean?▾

Rinse: The action of rinsing.

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