How to Pronounce Since

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/sɪns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “since”

"since" has 2 syllables: sinc-e. It rhymes with evince and mince, if that helps it stick.

What does since mean?

adverb

  1. From a specified time in the past.

    “A short/long time since”

preposition

  1. From: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred.

conjunction

  1. From the time that.

    “I have loved you since I first met you.”

  2. Because.

    “Since you didn't call, we left without you.”

Synonyms

sithsithen

Antonyms

until

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Words that rhyme with since

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evinceminceconvincequinceprincerinsechinsedinseince

Related words

thereafterwhereaslaterafterwardsafterthennowsubsequently

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "since"?▾

"Since" has 2 syllables: sinc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "since"?▾

The IPA transcription of "since" is /sɪns/.

What does "since" mean?▾

Since: From a specified time in the past.

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