How to Pronounce Spline

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/splaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spline”

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

What does spline mean?

noun

  1. Long thin piece of metal or wood.
  2. A rectangular piece that fits grooves like key seats in a hub and a shaft, so that while the one may slide endwise on the other, both must revolve together.

verb

  1. To smooth (a curve or surface) by means of a spline.
  2. To fit with a spline.

Words that rhyme with spline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

slatsplinedkeywayfeatherspindlingduckspindlespinnel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spline"?▾

"Spline" has 2 syllables: splin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spline" is /splaɪn/.

What does "spline" mean?▾

Spline: Long thin piece of metal or wood.

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