How to Pronounce Pincers

To pronounce "pincers", say PINC-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪnsəɹz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɪnsəɹz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pincers”

"pincers" has 2 syllables: pinc-ers. It rhymes with mincers, if that helps it stick.

What does pincers mean?

noun

  1. Any object that resembles one half of a pair of pincers.

noun

  1. A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.
  2. The front claws of crustaceans such as lobsters.

Synonyms

chelaeclawsnippersforcepspair of pincerspinchers

Words that rhyme with pincers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mincers

Related words

tweezernipperclawchelatweezerstongsplierscalipers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pincers"?▾

"Pincers" has 2 syllables: pinc · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "pincers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pincers" is /ˈpɪnsəɹz/.

What does "pincers" mean?▾

Pincers: Any object that resembles one half of a pair of pincers.

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