How to pronounce porcupines
Say it like POR-kyuh-pynz. Porcupines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- kyuh
- pynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porcupines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of porcupines
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-kyuh-pynz.
What does porcupines mean?
- plural of porcupine How to pronounce porcupine
Questions about saying porcupines
How do you pronounce porcupines?
Say POR-kyuh-pynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrkjəˌpaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːkjəˌpaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porcupines?
Porcupines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · kyuh · pynz.
Is porcupines 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 /ˈpɔːkjəˌpaɪnz/ (PAW-kyuh-pynz).