How to pronounce pinched
Say it like PINCHT. Pinched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PINCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinched
American and British speakers say pinched in essentially the same way: /pɪntʃt/ in the US and /pɪntʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PINCHT.
What does pinched mean?
- simple past and past participle of pinch How to pronounce pinch
- Very thin, as if drawn together.
- Tense and pale from cold, worry, or hunger.
- Financially hurt or damaged.
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Questions about saying pinched
How do you pronounce pinched?
Say PINCHT. The American pronunciation is /pɪntʃt/. In British English it is /pɪntʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinched?
Pinched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PINCHT.
Do Americans and Brits say pinched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪntʃt/ and the British form is /pɪntʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.