How to pronounce rhine
Say it like RYNE. Rhine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rhine
American and British speakers say rhine in essentially the same way: /raɪn/ in the US and /raɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RYNE.
What does rhine mean?
- A running waterway that links a ditch or stream to a river.
Where does rhine come from?
From Old English ryne.
Words that rhyme with rhine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rhine.
Questions about saying rhine
How do you pronounce rhine?
Say RYNE. The American pronunciation is /raɪn/. In British English it is /raɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhine?
Rhine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say rhine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /raɪn/ and the British form is /raɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.