How to pronounce pinguin
Say it like PING-gwin. Pinguin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pinguin. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PING
- gwin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinguin 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.
- gwinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinguin
American and British speakers say pinguin in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ in the US and /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PING-gwin.
What does pinguin mean?
- Bromelia pinguin, a plant with edible fruit.
Questions about saying pinguin
How do you pronounce pinguin?
Say PING-gwin. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinguin?
Pinguin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING). Broken into parts: PING · gwin.
Do Americans and Brits say pinguin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.