How to pronounce pinguid
Say it like PING-gwid. Pinguid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING).
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- PING
- gwid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinguid 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.
- gwidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinguid
American and British speakers say pinguid in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪŋɡwɪd/ in the US and /ˈpɪŋɡwɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PING-gwid.
What does pinguid mean?
- Relating to fat.
Where does pinguid come from?
From Latin pinguis (“fat”) + -id.
Questions about saying pinguid
How do you pronounce pinguid?
Say PING-gwid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪŋɡwɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪŋɡwɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinguid?
Pinguid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING). Broken into parts: PING · gwid.
Do Americans and Brits say pinguid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪŋɡwɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpɪŋɡwɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.