How to pronounce pinnace
Say it like PIN-is. Pinnace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinnace 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinnace
American and British speakers say pinnace in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪnɪs/ in the US and /ˈpɪnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-is.
What does pinnace mean?
- A light boat, traditionally propelled by sails, but sometimes a rowboat, and usually serving to carry messages among the larger ships of a fleet.
Where does pinnace come from?
From Middle French pinasse, from Spanish pinaza, from pino (“pine”) + -aza.
Words that rhyme with pinnace
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinnace.
Questions about saying pinnace
How do you pronounce pinnace?
Say PIN-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinnace?
Pinnace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · is.
Do Americans and Brits say pinnace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.