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