How to pronounce pineapples
Say it like PY-nap-ulz. Pineapples has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- nap
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pineapples pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- napGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pineapples
American and British speakers say pineapples in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪˌnæpəlz/ in the US and /ˈpaɪˌnæpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-nap-ulz.
What does pineapples mean?
- plural of pineapple. How to pronounce pineapple
Questions about saying pineapples
How do you pronounce pineapples?
Say PY-nap-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪˌnæpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪˌnæpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pineapples?
Pineapples has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · nap · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say pineapples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪˌnæpəlz/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪˌnæpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.