How to pronounce pinxit
Say it like PINGK-sit. Pinxit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PINGK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pinxit. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PINGK
- sit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinxit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinxit
American and British speakers say pinxit in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪŋksɪt/ in the US and /ˈpɪŋksɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PINGK-sit.
What does pinxit mean?
- An inscription indicating the identity of the one who created a painting.
Where does pinxit come from?
From the appearance of the Latin word pinxit (“he/she painted (this)”), perfect indicative third-person singular of pingo (“to paint”), after a painter's name on a painting.
Questions about saying pinxit
How do you pronounce pinxit?
Say PINGK-sit. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪŋksɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɪŋksɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinxit?
Pinxit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PINGK). Broken into parts: PINGK · sit.
Do Americans and Brits say pinxit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪŋksɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpɪŋksɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.