How to Pronounce Swine

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/swaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swine”

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

What does swine mean?

noun

  1. (plural swine) A pig (the animal).
  2. A contemptible person (plural swines).

Words that rhyme with swine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

porcinepiggyporkporkerpigmeatboarhogpig

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swine"?▾

"Swine" has 2 syllables: swin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "swine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swine" is /swaɪn/.

What does "swine" mean?▾

Swine: (plural swine) A pig (the animal).

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