How to pronounce tinny
Say it like TIN-ee. Tinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN).
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- TIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINSay 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 tinny
American and British speakers say tinny in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪni/ in the US and /ˈtɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIN-ee.
What does tinny mean?
- Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.“The object had a tinny appearance.”
- Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.“The shop was filled with tinny tourist geegaws.”
- Pertaining to a thin, unpleasant sound recalling that of tin being rapped.“The piano was not simply out of tune, but had become downright tinny.”
- Alternative form of tinnie.
Where does tinny come from?
From tin + -y.
Words that rhyme with tinny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tinny.
Questions about saying tinny
How do you pronounce tinny?
Say TIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪni/. In British English it is /ˈtɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinny?
Tinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN). Broken into parts: TIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tinny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪni/ and the British form is /ˈtɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.