How to Pronounce Pin

To pronounce "pin", say PIN — one syllable, IPA /pɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/pɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pin”

"pin" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pinn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pin mean?

noun

  1. A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.
  2. A small nail with a head and a sharp point.

verb

  1. (often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.
  2. (usually in the passive) To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.

Synonyms

pegskittlebroochnailtackbadgelapel pin

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Words that rhyme with pin

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grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

pegtholepintrappivotflagoarlockrowlockstick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pin"?▾

"Pin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pin" is /pɪn/.

What does "pin" mean?▾

Pin: A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.

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