How to Pronounce Shrine

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ʃɹaɪ̯n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shrine”

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

What does shrine mean?

noun

  1. A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
  2. A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint.

verb

  1. To enshrine; to place reverently, as if in a shrine.

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Words that rhyme with shrine

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saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

enshrinealtarsanctumaisleidoltemplesacredsanctity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrine"?▾

"Shrine" has 2 syllables: shrin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "shrine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shrine" is /ʃɹaɪ̯n/.

What does "shrine" mean?▾

Shrine: A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.

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