How to pronounce syne
Say it like SYNE. Syne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syne 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 syne
American and British speakers say syne in essentially the same way: /saɪn/ in the US and /saɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYNE.
What does syne mean?
- Subsequently; then.
- Late.
- Before now; ago.
- Since.
Where does syne come from?
From Middle English syne, syn, sin, a contracted form of sithen (“since”).
Words that rhyme with syne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of syne.
Words that sound like syne
Questions about saying syne
How do you pronounce syne?
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 syne?
Syne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say syne 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 syne?
Syne sounds the same as sign, sine in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.