How to pronounce "sin"

sin

Sports & Recreation
American
/sɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

sin

How natives say sin

British
/sɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

sin

How natives say sin

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound by placing the tongue close to the roof of the mouth.

  • Follow with a short 'ih' sound, as in 'sit'.

  • End with the 'n' sound by placing the tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • Using a long 'ee' sound (seen)

  • Adding an extra vowel (si-in)

  • Omitting the 'n' sound (si-)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound by placing the tongue close to the roof of the mouth.

  • Follow with a short 'ih' sound, as in 'sit'.

  • End with the 'n' sound by placing the tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth.

common mistakes

  • Using a long 'ee' sound (seen)

  • Adding an extra vowel (si-in)

  • Omitting the 'n' sound (si-)

FAQ

How do I avoid saying 'seen' instead of 'sin'?

Keep the vowel short and relaxed, like in 'sit'.

Why do I sometimes skip the 'n' sound?

Ensure your tongue touches the roof of your mouth to finish the sound.

How can I prevent adding a vowel at the end?

Practice stopping the sound sharply after the 'n'.

Definition

sin

An act considered wrong in sports.

Word Family

sinner

/ˈsɪnər/

noun

A person who commits a sin

Example: He was called a sinner for the foul.

sinful

/ˈsɪnfəl/

adjective

Full of sin or wrong actions

Example: The act was seen as sinful.

sinfulness

/ˈsɪnfəlnəs/

noun

The state of being sinful

Example: Sinfulness is not tolerated in sports.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Sinner has two syllables.

Sinful has a 'ful' ending with an 'f' sound.

Sinfulness adds an 'nəs' syllable.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 'ih' vowel

Keep it short and relaxed. Avoid making it sound like 'ee'.

Finish with a clear 'n' sound

Press the tongue tip to the roof of your mouth to finish correctly.

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