How to Pronounce Spinous

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/spaɪnəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spinous”

"spinous" has 2 syllables: spin-ous. It rhymes with vinous and minus, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: spinus — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spinous mean?

adjective

  1. Having many spines.
  2. Spine-like; spiny.

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Words that rhyme with spinous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vinousminusshynesswrynesssinusshinesshighnessslynessnighnessflynessdrynessfineness

Related words

acanthoidacanthouspointedtegumentmultispinousmacrospinousbispinousspiniform

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spinous"?▾

"Spinous" has 2 syllables: spin · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "spinous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spinous" is /spaɪnəs/.

What does "spinous" mean?▾

Spinous: Having many spines.

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