How to pronounce nine
nine
/naɪn/
1 syllable
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Nine, sound by sound
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
I told her to be home by nine.
Words that rhyme with nine
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce nine?
Nine is pronounced /naɪn/ in American English.
How many syllables are in nine?
Nine has 1 syllable.
What rhymes with nine?
shein, klein.