How to pronounce pinchy
Say it like PIN-chee. Pinchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinchy 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.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pinchy
American and British speakers say pinchy in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪntʃi/ in the US and /ˈpɪntʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-chee.
What does pinchy mean?
- slightly painful, akin to being pinched
- prone or designed to pinch
Where does pinchy come from?
From pinch + -y.
Questions about saying pinchy
How do you pronounce pinchy?
Say PIN-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪntʃi/. In British English it is /ˈpɪntʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinchy?
Pinchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say pinchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪntʃi/ and the British form is /ˈpɪntʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.