How to Pronounce Spine

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

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Syllables

Letters

/spaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spine”

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

What does spine mean?

noun

The series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a person, or from the head to the tail of an animal; backbone, vertebral column.
Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.

Synonyms

needle quill spike virgula

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Words that rhyme with spine

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saccharine malign asinine byzantine benign supine whine decline line fine outline undermine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spine"?▾

"Spine" has 2 syllables: spin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spine" is /spaɪn/.

What does "spine" mean?▾

Spine: The series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a person, or from the head to the tail of an animal; backbone, vertebral column.

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