How to pronounce binnacle
Say it like BIN-uh-kul. Binnacle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIN).
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- BIN
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binnacle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of binnacle
American and British speakers say binnacle in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪnəkəl/ in the US and /ˈbɪnəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIN-uh-kul.
What does binnacle mean?
- The wooden housing for a ship's compass, with its corrector magnets and illuminating arrangements.
- The instrument cluster on a car or motorcycle.
Where does binnacle come from?
Corruption of earlier bittacle, from French habitacle.
Words that rhyme with binnacle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of binnacle.
Questions about saying binnacle
How do you pronounce binnacle?
Say BIN-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪnəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɪnəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binnacle?
Binnacle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIN). Broken into parts: BIN · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say binnacle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪnəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɪnəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.