How to Pronounce Sinus

To pronounce "sinus", say SIN-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsaɪnəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sinus”

"sinus" has 2 syllables: sin-us. It rhymes with vinous and spinous, if that helps it stick.

What does sinus mean?

noun

  1. A pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue, especially the paranasal sinus.
  2. A channel for transmitting venous blood.

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Words that rhyme with sinus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vinousspinousminusshynesswrynessshinesshighnessslynessnighnessflynessdrynessfineness

Related words

fistulacavitysinehollowrecessfossaalveolusantrum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sinus"?▾

"Sinus" has 2 syllables: sin · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "sinus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sinus" is /ˈsaɪnəs/.

What does "sinus" mean?▾

Sinus: A pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue, especially the paranasal sinus.

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