How to Pronounce Shine

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ʃaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shine”

"shine" has 2 syllables: shin-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: schein, shein, shyne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shine mean?

noun

  1. Brightness from a source of light.
  2. Brightness from reflected light.

verb

  1. To emit light.
  2. To reflect light.

Synonyms

effulgenceradianceradiancyrefulgencerefulgencylusterbrilliancesplendorexcelbeam

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Words that rhyme with shine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

refulgencyrefulgenceeffulgenceglowradianceglistengleamglitter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shine"?▾

"Shine" has 2 syllables: shin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "shine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shine" is /ʃaɪn/.

What does "shine" mean?▾

Shine: Brightness from a source of light.

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