How to pronounce pinafore
Say it like PIN-uh-for. Pinafore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- uh
- for
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinafore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINSay 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.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pinafore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIN-uh-faw.
What does pinafore mean?
- A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.
- To dress in a pinafore.
Where does pinafore come from?
Univerbation of pin + afore.
Questions about saying pinafore
How do you pronounce pinafore?
Say PIN-uh-for. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnəˌfɔr/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnəˌfɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinafore?
Pinafore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · uh · for.
Is pinafore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɪnəˌfɔː/ (PIN-uh-faw).