How to Pronounce Tin

To pronounce "tin", say TIN — one syllable, IPA /tɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/tɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tin”

"tin" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.

What does tin mean?

noun

  1. A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
  2. An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food.

verb

  1. To place into a tin in order to preserve.
  2. To cover with tin.

adjective

  1. Made of tin.
  2. Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.

Synonyms

cantin cantinnen

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Words that rhyme with tin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

canistercannistersncanstannumstannouscassiterite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tin"?▾

"Tin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tin" is /tɪn/.

What does "tin" mean?▾

Tin: A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.

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