How to pronounce pinching
Say it like PIN-ching. Pinching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinching 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.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinching
American and British speakers say pinching in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-ching.
What does pinching mean?
- That pinches, or causes such a sensation
- present participle and gerund of pinch How to pronounce pinch
- The act of one who or that which pinches.
- The act of pinching off new growth.
- theft
Words that rhyme with pinching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinching.
Questions about saying pinching
How do you pronounce pinching?
Say PIN-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinching?
Pinching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · ching.
Do Americans and Brits say pinching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.