How to Pronounce Pin-cushion

To pronounce "pin-cushion", say PINC-ush-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PINC-ush-ion

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"pin-cushion" has 3 syllables: pinc-ush-ion.

What does pin-cushion mean?

noun

  1. A device, originally like a small, stuffed cushion, designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it to store them safely; some modern pincushions hold the objects magnetically.
  2. The names of various plants with flowers or other parts resembling a pincushion.

verb

  1. To jab or stick repeatedly with one or more sharp objects, as with pins into a pincushion.

    “The target was pincushioned with arrows.”

  2. To assume the shape of a pincushion; specifically, of the image on a computer display, television, etc., to exhibit pincushion distortion, where the sides curve inwards.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pin-cushion"?▾

"Pin-cushion" has 3 syllables: pinc · ush · ion.

What does "pin-cushion" mean?▾

Pin-cushion: A device, originally like a small, stuffed cushion, designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it to store them safely; some modern pincushions hold the objects magnetically.

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