How to pronounce pinprick
Say it like PIN-prik. Pinprick 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 pinprick. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PIN
- prik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinprick 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.
- prikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinprick
American and British speakers say pinprick in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪnprɪk/ in the US and /ˈpɪnprɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-prik.
What does pinprick mean?
- An insignificant puncture made by a pin or similar point.
- A mildly annoying wound or damage.
- A very tiny dot.“The stars were pinpricks of light in a clear night sky.”
- To produce a jabbing sensation, like a pinprick, in.“The water pinpricked her face as she stepped into the shower.”
- To puncture with a tiny hole or holes.
Where does pinprick come from?
From pin + prick.
Questions about saying pinprick
How do you pronounce pinprick?
Say PIN-prik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnprɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnprɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinprick?
Pinprick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · prik.
Do Americans and Brits say pinprick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪnprɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnprɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.