How to pronounce pirn
Say it like PURN. Pirn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pirn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of pirn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PURN.
What does pirn mean?
- A cone-shaped spool or bobbin on which thread or yarn is wound, used most often for weaving.
- The amount of thread wound on a shuttle or reel.
- To wind (yarn) onto a pirn, usually by means of a pirn winder.
Where does pirn come from?
Perhaps from prin (“twig, shoot”), variant of prene (“spike, nail”), from Old English preon, from Proto-Germanic *preunaz (“knitting needle”).
Words that rhyme with pirn
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Questions about saying pirn
How do you pronounce pirn?
Say PURN. The American pronunciation is /pɝn/. In British English it is /pɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pirn?
Pirn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PURN.
Is pirn 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 /pɜːn/ (PURN).