ayin Meaning & Definition
/ˈaɪ.ɪn/
What Does Ayin Mean?
Ayin is used as a noun meaning The sixteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).
Quick Facts About Ayin
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈaɪ.ɪn/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | ayins |
Ayin Definition (Noun)
- The sixteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).
Synonyms of Ayin
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Ayin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ayin (plural ayins)
Origin of Ayin
From Proto-Semitic *ʕayn- (“eye”), particularly via Hebrew עַיִן (ʿáyin).
How Do You Say Ayin?
The standard pronunciation of ayin is /ˈaɪ.ɪn/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (aɪ).