How to pronounce pinter
Say it like PYNE-ter. Pinter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYNE).
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US American/ˈpaɪntɚ/PYNE-ter
UK British/ˈpaɪntə/PYNE-tuh
- PYNE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pinter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PYNE-tuh.
What does pinter mean?
noun
- The drinking of a certain number of pints of beer
- A container that holds a certain number of pints.
- Something that takes a certain number of pints of beer to appreciate.“She's so ugly, an eight-pinter, I'd say.”
Where does pinter come from?
From pint + -er.
Questions about saying pinter
How do you pronounce pinter?
Say PYNE-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinter?
Pinter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYNE). Broken into parts: PYNE · ter.
Is pinter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpaɪntə/ (PYNE-tuh).