How to pronounce spina
Say it like SPEE-nuh. Spina has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spina
American and British speakers say spina in essentially the same way: /ˈspinə/ in the US and /ˈspiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-nuh.
What does spina mean?
- A spine; the backbone.
- One of the quills of a spinet.
Where does spina come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin spīna (“a thorn; a prickle, spine”).
Words that rhyme with spina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spina.
Questions about saying spina
How do you pronounce spina?
Say SPEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈspinə/. In British English it is /ˈspiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spina?
Spina has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say spina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspinə/ and the British form is /ˈspiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.