How to Pronounce Pinchbeck

To pronounce "pinchbeck", say PINCHB-eck — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PINCHB-eck

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💡 Tip for remembering “pinchbeck”

"pinchbeck" has 2 syllables: pinchb-eck.

What does pinchbeck mean?

noun

  1. An alloy of copper and zinc once used as imitation gold for cheap jewelry.

adjective

  1. Made of pinchbeck.
  2. Sham; spurious, artificial; being a cheap substitution; only superficially attractive.

Related words

imitativecounterfeitpaktongminargentalbatacaracolyoroidepewter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pinchbeck"?▾

"Pinchbeck" has 2 syllables: pinchb · eck.

What does "pinchbeck" mean?▾

Pinchbeck: An alloy of copper and zinc once used as imitation gold for cheap jewelry.

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