How to Pronounce Sane

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/seɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sane”

"sane" has 2 syllables: san-e. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sain, saine — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sane mean?

adjective

  1. Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.

    “a sane mind”

  2. Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions in an ordinary manner.

    “a sane person”

Synonyms

in one's right mindplay with a full deck

Antonyms

crazyinsaneunbalanced

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Words that rhyme with sane

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ascertaindisdainsustaininanemundanestrainattainprofaneplainbaneretaindomain

Related words

reasonablerationallucidright-mindedsensible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sane"?▾

"Sane" has 2 syllables: san · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sane"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sane" is /seɪn/.

What does "sane" mean?▾

Sane: Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.

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