How to Pronounce Shines

To pronounce "shines", say SHIN-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

SHIN-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “shines”

"shines" has 2 syllables: shin-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.

What does shines mean?

noun

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

verb

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

verb

  1. To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).

    “He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming.”

  2. To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.

Synonyms

effulgenceradianceradiancyrefulgencerefulgencylusterbrilliancesplendorexcelbeam

Words that rhyme with shines

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guidelinesconfinesdesignswhinesheadlinesunderminesdefinesfinesfelinescaninescombinesconcubines

Related words

refulgencyrefulgenceeffulgenceglowradianceglistengleamglitter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shines"?▾

"Shines" has 2 syllables: shin · es.

What does "shines" mean?▾

Shines: Brightness from a source of light.

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