How to pronounce pinhole
Say it like PIN-hohl. Pinhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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US American/ˈpɪnˌhoʊl/PIN-hohl
UK British/ˈpɪnˌhəʊl/PIN-hohl
- PIN
- hohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinhole 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.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pinhole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIN-hohl.
What does pinhole mean?
noun
- A small hole, of a size that could have been made by a pin
- The aperture in a pinhole camera or camera obscura
- A port left unprotected by a firewall to allow a particular application to gain access to a service.
- To form one or more pinholes in.
Where does pinhole come from?
From pin + hole.
Questions about saying pinhole
How do you pronounce pinhole?
Say PIN-hohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnˌhoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnˌhəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinhole?
Pinhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · hohl.
Is pinhole 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 /ˈpɪnˌhəʊl/ (PIN-hohl).