How to Pronounce Supine

To pronounce "supine", say SUP-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “supine”

"supine" has 3 syllables: sup-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does supine mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) In Latin and other languages: a type of verbal noun used in the ablative and accusative cases, which shares the same stem as the passive participle.
  2. (grammar) In Swedish: a verb form that combines with an inflection of ha to form the present perfect and pluperfect tenses.

adjective

  1. Lying on its back.
  2. Reluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.

Synonyms

inclinedslopinglazylethargiclistlesspassivepeacefulreclined

Antonyms

nonsupineproneprostrate

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Words that rhyme with supine

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saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignwhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermineconcubine

Related words

resupinepassiveinactiveunresistingresistlessunerectsluggishidle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supine"?▾

"Supine" has 3 syllables: sup · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "supine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supine" is /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/.

What does "supine" mean?▾

Supine: (grammar) In Latin and other languages: a type of verbal noun used in the ablative and accusative cases, which shares the same stem as the passive participle.

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