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Spin Pronunciation

Spin is pronounced SPIN, IPA /ˈspɪn/.

SPIN

US /ˈspɪn/  ·  UK /ˈspɪn/

Syllables: SPIN (1 syllable)

verb and noun: To turn round quickly on a central point, or a particular way of presenting information.

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Spin in a Sentence

  • Spin the wheel and see where it lands.
  • The washing machine will not spin.
  • Every party put its own spin on the figures.

Common Mispronunciations of Spin

Not SPYN

Spin and spine are parted by this vowel alone: the one here is clipped and the other runs to the eye of mine.

Not SPEEN

Keep it as short as the i in win and tin.

Tip: Spinning, spinner and spun all hold on to that short vowel.

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