How to pronounce pinblock
Say it like PIN-blok. Pinblock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- blok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinblock 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.
- blokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pinblock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PIN-blok.
What does pinblock mean?
- A block of wood (usually hardwood, such as maple or beech) used in pianos, harpsichords, or clavichords to hold the tuning pins in place.
Where does pinblock come from?
Compound of pin + block.
Questions about saying pinblock
How do you pronounce pinblock?
Say PIN-blok. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnˌblɑk/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnˌblɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinblock?
Pinblock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · blok.
Is pinblock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɪnˌblɒk/ (PIN-blok).