How to pronounce spiny
Say it like SPY-nee. Spiny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spiny
American and British speakers say spiny in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪni/ in the US and /ˈspaɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-nee.
What does spiny mean?
- Covered in spines or thorns.
- Troublesome; difficult or vexing.
- Like a spine in shape; slender.
Where does spiny come from?
From spine + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with spiny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spiny.
Questions about saying spiny
How do you pronounce spiny?
Say SPY-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪni/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiny?
Spiny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say spiny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪni/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.