How to pronounce pints
Say it like PYNTS. Pints is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PYNTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pints pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYNTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pints
American and British speakers say pints in essentially the same way: /paɪnts/ in the US and /paɪnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYNTS.
What does pints mean?
- plural of pint How to pronounce pint
Questions about saying pints
How do you pronounce pints?
Say PYNTS. The American pronunciation is /paɪnts/. In British English it is /paɪnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pints?
Pints is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PYNTS.
Do Americans and Brits say pints the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paɪnts/ and the British form is /paɪnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.