How to pronounce spinney
Say it like SPIN-ee. Spinney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN).
- SPIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinney pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spinney
American and British speakers say spinney in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪni/ in the US and /ˈspɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIN-ee.
What does spinney mean?
- A small copse or wood, especially one planted as a shelter for game birds.
- Synonym of spinnaker.
Where does spinney come from?
From Middle English spenné, from Middle French espinoye (“thorny thicket”), espinaye, from Latin spīnētum (“thorny thicket”), from Latin spīna (“thorn”).
Words that rhyme with spinney
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spinney.
Questions about saying spinney
How do you pronounce spinney?
Say SPIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪni/. In British English it is /ˈspɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinney?
Spinney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN). Broken into parts: SPIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say spinney the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪni/ and the British form is /ˈspɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.