How to pronounce pinger
Say it like PING-er. Pinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING).
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- PING
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pinger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PING-uh.
What does pinger mean?
- A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems.“We couldn't take the boat into the shallows near the reef because our sonar pinger was broken.”
- A device that periodically emits a signal that can be monitored to permit movement tracking.“The scientist attached a pinger to the carapace of the sea turtle to track its migration.”
- A computer program that sends a ping message over a network.“Some people like fancy pingers with extra features, but I always use the default ping application.”
Where does pinger come from?
From ping + -er.
Words that rhyme with pinger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinger.
Questions about saying pinger
How do you pronounce pinger?
Say PING-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinger?
Pinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING). Broken into parts: PING · er.
Is pinger 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 /ˈpɪŋə/ (PING-uh).