How to pronounce stickpin
Say it like STIK-pin. Stickpin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK).
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- STIK
- pin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stickpin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stickpin
American and British speakers say stickpin in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪkpɪn/ in the US and /ˈstɪkpɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIK-pin.
What does stickpin mean?
- An ornamented pin used to secure a necktie's end flat against the shirt, a tie tack.
Where does stickpin come from?
From stick + pin.
Questions about saying stickpin
How do you pronounce stickpin?
Say STIK-pin. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪkpɪn/. In British English it is /ˈstɪkpɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stickpin?
Stickpin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIK). Broken into parts: STIK · pin.
Do Americans and Brits say stickpin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪkpɪn/ and the British form is /ˈstɪkpɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.