How to pronounce pinnywinkles
Say it like PIN-ee-wing-kuls. Pinnywinkles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN).
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- PIN
- ee
- wing
- kuls
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinnywinkles 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.
- wingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pinnywinkles
American and British speakers say pinnywinkles in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪniˌwɪŋkəls/ in the US and /ˈpɪnɪˌwɪŋkəls/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-ih-wing-kuls.
What does pinnywinkles mean?
- Alternative form of pilliwinks.
Questions about saying pinnywinkles
How do you pronounce pinnywinkles?
Say PIN-ee-wing-kuls. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪniˌwɪŋkəls/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnɪˌwɪŋkəls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinnywinkles?
Pinnywinkles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · ee · wing · kuls.
Do Americans and Brits say pinnywinkles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪniˌwɪŋkəls/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnɪˌwɪŋkəls/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.