How to Pronounce Wince

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/wɪns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wince”

"wince" has 2 syllables: winc-e. It rhymes with evince and mince, if that helps it stick.

What does wince mean?

noun

  1. A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.
  2. A reel used in dyeing, steeping, or washing cloth; a winch. It is placed over the division wall between two wince pits so as to allow the cloth to descend into either compartment at will.

verb

  1. To flinch as if in pain or distress.
  2. To wash (cloth), dip it in dye, etc., with the use of a wince.

Words that rhyme with wince

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evinceminceconvincesincequinceprincerinsechinsedinse

Related words

flinchcringequailshrinkrecoilfunksquinchshrinking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wince"?▾

"Wince" has 2 syllables: winc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wince"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wince" is /wɪns/.

What does "wince" mean?▾

Wince: A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.

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