How to pronounce win

Say it like this: /ˈwɪn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈwɪn/
British

What does win mean?

verbTo conquer, defeat.

“For the glory, the power to win the Black Lord, I will search for the Emerald Sword.”

To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).

“I well may gang out, love, but I'll never win home.”

To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).

nounAn individual victory.

“Our first win of the season put us in high spirits.”

A feat carried out successfully; a victorious achievement.

Gain; profit; income.

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