How to pronounce pincer
Say it like PIN-ser. Pincer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pincer 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pincer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIN-suh.
What does pincer mean?
- Any object that resembles one half of a pair of pincers.
- To surround with a pincer attack.
Where does pincer come from?
From Middle English pynsor, from Old French pinceure, pinchure, from pincier (“to pinch”).
Questions about saying pincer
How do you pronounce pincer?
Say PIN-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnsər/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pincer?
Pincer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · ser.
Is pincer 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 /ˈpɪnsə/ (PIN-suh).