How to Pronounce Saline

To pronounce "saline", say SAL-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈseɪ.laɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

saline

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈseɪ.laɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saline”

"saline" has 3 syllables: sal-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: celine, selene — easy to mix up when writing.

What does saline mean?

noun

  1. Water containing dissolved salt.
  2. A salt spring; a place where salt water is collected in the earth.

adjective

  1. Containing salt; salty.
  2. Resembling salt.

    “a saline taste”

Synonyms

saline solution

Words that rhyme with saline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

saltysaltbrinysaltedsaltwatersalinabrackishmarine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saline"?▾

"Saline" has 3 syllables: sal · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "saline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saline" is /ˈseɪ.laɪn/.

What does "saline" mean?▾

Saline: Water containing dissolved salt.

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