How to pronounce spines
Say it like SPYNZ. Spines is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of spines
American and British speakers say spines in essentially the same way: /spaɪnz/ in the US and /spaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPYNZ.
What does spines mean?
- plural of spine How to pronounce spine
Questions about saying spines
How do you pronounce spines?
Say SPYNZ. The American pronunciation is /spaɪnz/. In British English it is /spaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spines?
Spines is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say spines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spaɪnz/ and the British form is /spaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.