How to Pronounce Satin

To pronounce "satin", say SAT-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsætɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsætɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “satin”

"satin" has 2 syllables: sat-in. It rhymes with baton and flatten, if that helps it stick.

What does satin mean?

noun

  1. A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

verb

  1. To make (paper, silver, etc.) smooth and glossy like satin.

adjective

  1. Semigloss.

    “satin paint”

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Words that rhyme with satin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

batonflattenplatenrattenfattencratonpatinplatinbattonplattenlatonpattin

Related words

silkensilklikesilkysatinyslickglossysleeksmooth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "satin"?▾

"Satin" has 2 syllables: sat · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "satin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "satin" is /ˈsætɪn/.

What does "satin" mean?▾

Satin: A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

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