How to pronounce pushpin
Say it like PUUSH-pin. Pushpin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/PUUSH-pin
UK British/ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/PUUSH-pin
- PUUSH
- pin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pushpin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- pinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pushpin
American and British speakers say pushpin in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/ in the US and /ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUSH-pin.
What does pushpin mean?
noun
- A small pin with a head made for gripping with the fingers, to be pushed into a bulletin board so as to pin papers to it; especially, such a pin with a cylindrical head.
- To fasten with a thumbtack.
Where does pushpin come from?
From push + pin.
Questions about saying pushpin
How do you pronounce pushpin?
Say PUUSH-pin. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pushpin?
Pushpin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · pin.
Do Americans and Brits say pushpin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.