How to pronounce pincerlike
Say it like PIN-ser-lyke. Pincerlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- ser
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pincerlike 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 "er" in butter.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pincerlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIN-suh-lyke.
What does pincerlike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a pincer.
Where does pincerlike come from?
From pincer + -like.
Questions about saying pincerlike
How do you pronounce pincerlike?
Say PIN-ser-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnsɚˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnsəˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pincerlike?
Pincerlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · ser · lyke.
Is pincerlike 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 /ˈpɪnsəˌlaɪk/ (PIN-suh-lyke).