How to pronounce pinny
Say it like PIN-ee. Pinny 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 pinny. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinny 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pinny
American and British speakers say pinny in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪni/ in the US and /ˈpɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-ee.
What does pinny mean?
- A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes.
- A colorful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities.
Where does pinny come from?
Clipping of pinafore + -y.
Words that rhyme with pinny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinny.
Questions about saying pinny
How do you pronounce pinny?
Say PIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪni/. In British English it is /ˈpɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinny?
Pinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pinny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪni/ and the British form is /ˈpɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.