How to pronounce pinning
Say it like PIN-ing. Pinning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinning 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinning
American and British speakers say pinning in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-ing.
What does pinning mean?
- present participle and gerund of pin How to pronounce pin
- The action of the verb pin in any sense.
- A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.
- The establishment of the definite quantum state of a particle, or of the occupation number of a system of particles
Words that rhyme with pinning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinning.
Questions about saying pinning
How do you pronounce pinning?
Say PIN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinning?
Pinning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pinning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.