How to pronounce pinstripe
Say it like PIN-strype. Pinstripe 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 pinstripe. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PIN
- strype
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinstripe 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.
- strypeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pinstripe
American and British speakers say pinstripe in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪnˌstraɪp/ in the US and /ˈpɪnˌstraɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIN-strype.
What does pinstripe mean?
- A very thin stripe on a fabric or other surface.
- A fabric decorated with such stripes.
- A suit made of such fabric.
Where does pinstripe come from?
From pin + stripe.
Questions about saying pinstripe
How do you pronounce pinstripe?
Say PIN-strype. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪnˌstraɪp/. In British English it is /ˈpɪnˌstraɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinstripe?
Pinstripe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIN). Broken into parts: PIN · strype.
Do Americans and Brits say pinstripe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪnˌstraɪp/ and the British form is /ˈpɪnˌstraɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.