How to Pronounce Shining

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shining”

"shining" has 2 syllables: shin-ing. It rhymes with streamlining and reclining, if that helps it stick.

What does shining mean?

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.

noun

  1. A bright emission of light; a gleam.

Synonyms

excelbeamglowradiatebuffburnishfurbishpolishsmoothsmoothen

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Words that rhyme with shining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

streamliningrecliningpiningdecliningdefiningcombiningunderminingdesigningrefiningwhiningunderliningmining

Related words

shinybrightlustrousglisteningglossyclearsunshinysunny

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shining"?▾

"Shining" has 2 syllables: shin · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "shining"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shining" is /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/.

What does "shining" mean?▾

Shining: To emit light.

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