How to pronounce pinax
Say it like PIN-aks. Pinax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- aks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinax 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.
- aksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pinax
American and British speakers say pinax in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪnæks/ in the US and /ˈpɪnæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-aks.
What does pinax mean?
- A tablet or register.
- A list or scheme inscribed on a tablet.
Questions about saying pinax
How do you pronounce pinax?
Say PIN-aks. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnæks/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinax?
Pinax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · aks.
Do Americans and Brits say pinax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪnæks/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.