How to pronounce rinse
Say it like RINS. Rinse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RINS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rinse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rinse
American and British speakers say rinse in essentially the same way: /rɪns/ in the US and /rɪns/ in the UK.
British respelling: RINS.
What does rinse mean?
- To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.“You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine.”
- To remove soap from (something) using water.“Rinse the dishes after you wash them.”
- To drink and hangout with friends.“Let's Rinse later tonight at my house.”
- The action of rinsing.“I'll just give this knife a quick rinse.”
- A liquid used to rinse, now particularly a hair dye.“I had a henna rinse yesterday.”
- The act of drawing water into a syringe for the purported purpose of cleaning it.
Where does rinse come from?
Cognate with French rincer.
Words that rhyme with rinse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rinse.
Questions about saying rinse
How do you pronounce rinse?
Say RINS. The American pronunciation is /rɪns/. In British English it is /rɪns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rinse?
Rinse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RINS.
Do Americans and Brits say rinse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪns/ and the British form is /rɪns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.