How to pronounce spined
Say it like SPYND. Spined is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of spined
American and British speakers say spined in essentially the same way: /spaɪnd/ in the US and /spaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPYND.
What does spined mean?
- Having spines, spiny.
- Having a certain type of spine (backbone).
Where does spined come from?
From spine + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with spined
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spined.
Questions about saying spined
How do you pronounce spined?
Say SPYND. The American pronunciation is /spaɪnd/. In British English it is /spaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spined?
Spined is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPYND.
Do Americans and Brits say spined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spaɪnd/ and the British form is /spaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.