How to pronounce cine
Say it like SIN-ee. Cine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cine
American and British speakers say cine in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪni/ in the US and /ˈsɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-ee.
What does cine mean?
- cinefilm“a cine camera”
- Images of the heart taken by fluoroscopy.
Words that rhyme with cine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cine.
Questions about saying cine
How do you pronounce cine?
Say SIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪni/. In British English it is /ˈsɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cine?
Cine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪni/ and the British form is /ˈsɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.