How to Pronounce Sin

To pronounce "sin", say SIN — one syllable, IPA /sɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sin”

"sin" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: syn, sinn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sin mean?

noun

  1. A violation of God's will or religious law.

    “As a Christian, I think this is a sin against God.”

  2. A misdeed.

verb

  1. To commit a sin.

Synonyms

offence

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Words that rhyme with sin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

sinfulnesswickednessgoofblunderboobhellsinneriniquity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sin"?▾

"Sin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sin" is /sɪn/.

What does "sin" mean?▾

Sin: A violation of God's will or religious law.

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