How to pronounce "spin"

spin

Sports & Recreation
American
/spɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

spin

How natives say spin

British
/spɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

spin

How natives say spin

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'sp' sound, blending 's' and 'p' together.

  • Short 'i' sound, similar to 'pin'.

  • End with 'n' sound, pressing tongue against top teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • s-pin (incorrect stress on 'pin')

  • speen (incorrect vowel sound)

  • spin-uh (adding extra vowel sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'sp' sound, blending 's' and 'p' together.

  • Short 'i' sound, similar to 'pin'.

  • End with 'n' sound, pressing tongue against top teeth.

common mistakes

  • s-pin (incorrect stress on 'pin')

  • speen (incorrect vowel sound)

  • spin-uh (adding extra vowel sound)

FAQ

How is 'spin' stressed?

The stress is on the single syllable.

Why does 'spin' sound like 'spun'?

It may sound similar due to the short vowel and similar ending.

How to avoid saying 'speen'?

Use a short 'i' sound, like in 'pin'.

Definition

spin

To turn around rapidly.

Word Family

spinner

/ˈspɪnər/

noun

A person or thing that spins.

Example: He is a fast spinner.

spinning

/ˈspɪnɪŋ/

noun/verb

Turning around rapidly.

Example: She enjoys spinning.

spun

/spʌn/

verb

Past form of spin.

Example: He spun around quickly.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Spin has a single syllable, unlike 'spinner'.

Spinning uses a long vowel in the second syllable.

Spun uses an 'uh' sound instead of 'i'.

Pro Tips

Master the 'sp' blend

Practice 'sp' words to avoid separating the 's' and 'p' sounds.

Focus on vowel lengths

Use a short vowel sound, not long, to pronounce 'spin' correctly.

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