How to Pronounce Robin

To pronounce "robin", say ROB-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹɒb.ɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “robin”

"robin" has 2 syllables: rob-in. It rhymes with bobbin and dobbin, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: robben, robbin — easy to mix up when writing.

What does robin mean?

noun

  1. Any of various passerine birds (about 100 species) of the families Muscicapidae, Turdidae and Petroicidae (formerly Eopsaltriidae), typically with a red breast.
  2. A trimming in front of a dress.

Synonyms

redbreastrobin redbreastruddock

Words that rhyme with robin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bobbindobbinglobinshaabanhoben

Related words

redbreastmerlemerlinblackbirdlily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "robin"?▾

"Robin" has 2 syllables: rob · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "robin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "robin" is /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/.

What does "robin" mean?▾

Robin: Any of various passerine birds (about 100 species) of the families Muscicapidae, Turdidae and Petroicidae (formerly Eopsaltriidae), typically with a red breast.

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