How to Pronounce Lynchpin

To pronounce "lynchpin", say LYNCHPIN — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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LYNCHPIN

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💡 Tip for remembering “lynchpin”

"lynchpin" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with inchpin, if that helps it stick.

What does lynchpin mean?

noun

  1. A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
  2. A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

Words that rhyme with lynchpin

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inchpin

Related words

linchpinanchormainstaybackboneaxlecanopyshaftspindle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lynchpin"?▾

"Lynchpin" has one syllable.

What does "lynchpin" mean?▾

Lynchpin: A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.

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