How to pronounce tine
Say it like TYNE. Tine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tine
American and British speakers say tine in essentially the same way: /taɪn/ in the US and /taɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYNE.
What does tine mean?
- A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
- A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.
- small, diminutive
Where does tine come from?
From Middle English tine, alteration of Middle English tinde, tind, from Old English tind, from Proto-West Germanic *tind, Proto-Germanic *tindaz, from Proto-Indo-European *h₃dénts (“tooth, peg”).
Words that rhyme with tine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tine.
Questions about saying tine
How do you pronounce tine?
Say TYNE. The American pronunciation is /taɪn/. In British English it is /taɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tine?
Tine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say tine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taɪn/ and the British form is /taɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.