How to pronounce pincher
Say it like PIN-cher. Pincher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pincher 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pincher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIN-chuh.
What does pincher mean?
- A person or thing that pinches, as in squeezing; e.g. a miser or penny pincher.
- A person or thing that pinches, as in stealing; e.g. a thief or kleptomaniac.
- Dated form of pincer.
Where does pincher come from?
From pinch + -er.
Words that rhyme with pincher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pincher.
Questions about saying pincher
How do you pronounce pincher?
Say PIN-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪntʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪntʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pincher?
Pincher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · cher.
Is pincher 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 /ˈpɪntʃə/ (PIN-chuh).