How many syllables in tine?

There is 1 syllable in the word tine.

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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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