How to Pronounce Spin

To pronounce "spin", say SPIN — one syllable, IPA /spɪn/. 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

/spɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spin”

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

What does spin mean?

noun

  1. Rapid circular motion.

    “He put some spin on the cue ball.”

  2. A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.

verb

  1. To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

    “I spun myself around a few times.”

  2. To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

    “They spin the cotton into thread.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with spin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spin"?▾

"Spin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spin" is /spɪn/.

What does "spin" mean?▾

Spin: Rapid circular motion.

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