How to pronounce pincers
Say it like PIN-serz. Pincers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- serz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pincers 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.
- serzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pincers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIN-suz.
What does pincers mean?
- plural of pincer How to pronounce pincer
- A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.
- The front claws of crustaceans such as lobsters.
Where does pincers come from?
From Middle English pynsours, from Old French pinceure, pinchure, from pincier (“to pinch”).
Questions about saying pincers
How do you pronounce pincers?
Say PIN-serz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnsɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pincers?
Pincers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · serz.
Is pincers 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 /ˈpɪnsəz/ (PIN-suz).