How to pronounce pinecone
Say it like PYNE-kohn. Pinecone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYNE).
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- PYNE
- kohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinecone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pinecone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PYNE-kohn.
What does pinecone mean?
- A conical seed-bearing structure produced on a pine tree.
- The seed-bearing structure of any conifer, such as fir, spruce, cedar, etc.
- To become bloated in a way that causes the fish's scales to flare out and resemble a pinecone.
Where does pinecone come from?
From pine + cone.
Questions about saying pinecone
How do you pronounce pinecone?
Say PYNE-kohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪnˌkoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪnˌkəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinecone?
Pinecone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYNE). Broken into parts: PYNE · kohn.
Is pinecone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpaɪnˌkəʊn/ (PYNE-kohn).