How to Pronounce Within

To pronounce "within", say WITH-in — 2 syllables, IPA /wɪˈθɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/wɪˈθɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “within”

"within" has 2 syllables: with-in. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.

What does within mean?

adjective

  1. In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

    “the within appeal”

adverb

  1. In or into the interior; inside.

preposition

  1. In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

    “within her studio”

  2. In the scope or range of.

    “within his hearing;  her within five seconds of breaking the record;  within an inch of falling overboard”

Antonyms

outsideoutwithwithout

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Words that rhyme with within

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpindignetailspintin

Related words

insideinteriorinnerinternallyindoorsperiodoutsideintrinsic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "within"?▾

"Within" has 2 syllables: with · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "within"?▾

The IPA transcription of "within" is /wɪˈθɪn/.

What does "within" mean?▾

Within: In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

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