How to pronounce ayin
Say it like EYE-in. Ayin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ayin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ayin
American and British speakers say ayin in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪɪn/ in the US and /ˈaɪɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-in.
What does ayin mean?
- The sixteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).
Questions about saying ayin
How do you pronounce ayin?
Say EYE-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɪn/. In British English it is /ˈaɪɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ayin?
Ayin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · in.
Do Americans and Brits say ayin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪɪn/ and the British form is /ˈaɪɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.