How to pronounce pinhead
Say it like PIN-hed. Pinhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pinhead. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PIN
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinhead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pinhead
American and British speakers say pinhead in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪnhɛd/ in the US and /ˈpɪnhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-hed.
What does pinhead mean?
- The head of a pin. (Frequently used in size comparisons.)
- A foolish or stupid person.
- A telemark skier.
Where does pinhead come from?
From pin + head.
Words that rhyme with pinhead
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinhead.
Questions about saying pinhead
How do you pronounce pinhead?
Say PIN-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinhead?
Pinhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say pinhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪnhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.