How to pronounce sine
Say it like SYNE. Sine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sine
American and British speakers say sine in essentially the same way: /saɪn/ in the US and /saɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYNE.
What does sine mean?
- In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Words that rhyme with sine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sine.
Words that sound like sine
Questions about saying sine
How do you pronounce sine?
Say SYNE. The American pronunciation is /saɪn/. In British English it is /saɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sine?
Sine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say sine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪn/ and the British form is /saɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sine?
Sine sounds the same as sign in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.