How to pronounce pinochle
Say it like PEE-nuhk-ul. Pinochle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- nuhk
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinochle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pinochle
American and British speakers say pinochle in essentially the same way: /ˈpiˌnʌkəl/ in the US and /ˈpiːˌnʌkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-nuhk-ul.
What does pinochle mean?
- A card game, similar to bezique.
- A meld of the jack of diamonds and queen of spades in that card game.
Where does pinochle come from?
Perhaps from Austro-Bavarian pronunciation of German Binokel (where b>p change is common) , French binocle (literally “pince-nez”), a related card game.
Questions about saying pinochle
How do you pronounce pinochle?
Say PEE-nuhk-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌnʌkəl/. In British English it is /ˈpiːˌnʌkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinochle?
Pinochle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · nuhk · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say pinochle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiˌnʌkəl/ and the British form is /ˈpiːˌnʌkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.