How to Pronounce Seine

To pronounce "seine", say SEIN-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

5

Letters

/seɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seine”

"seine" has 2 syllables: sein-e. It rhymes with zany and miscellany, if that helps it stick.

What does seine mean?

noun

  1. A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.

verb

  1. To use a seine, to fish with a seine.

Words that rhyme with seine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zanymiscellanygrainybrainyveinychanyrainywaneymanietrainyslaneyhusseini

Related words

seinernetpursebarragedamslidingencirclementstranglehold

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seine"?▾

"Seine" has 2 syllables: sein · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "seine"?▾

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

What does "seine" mean?▾

Seine: A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.

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