How to pronounce zine
Say it like ZYNE. Zine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of zine
American and British speakers say zine in essentially the same way: /zaɪn/ in the US and /zaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZYNE.
What does zine mean?
- A low-circulation, noncommercial publication of original or appropriated texts and images, especially one of minority interest.
Where does zine come from?
Shortened from fanzine, ultimately from magazine; from 1965.
Words that rhyme with zine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zine.
Questions about saying zine
How do you pronounce zine?
Say ZYNE. The American pronunciation is /zaɪn/. In British English it is /zaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zine?
Zine is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say zine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zaɪn/ and the British form is /zaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.