tine
nounHow many syllables in tine?
There is 1 syllable in the word tine.How to pronounce tine:
Definition of tine:
- tine (noun):
- a slender pointed projecting part prong
- prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler.
- a point facing in the opposite direction to the main point of a fish-hook, harpoon, etc.
Synonyms for tine:
apex
barb
nose
pike
pinpoint
pitchfork
point
prong
snag
spike
sticker
tip
Antonyms for tine:
kindness
praise
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Syllable Fun Fact
The English language exhibits a phenomenon called 'schwa deletion', where unstressed syllables are often pronounced as a quick, neutral vowel sound or omitted.
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