How to Pronounce Pinched

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PINCH-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “pinched”

"pinched" has 2 syllables: pinch-ed. It rhymes with cinched and clinched, if that helps it stick.

What does pinched mean?

verb

  1. To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

    “The children were scolded for pinching each other.”

  2. To squeeze between the thumb and forefinger.

adjective

  1. Very thin, as if drawn together
  2. (of a person or their face) Tense and pale from cold, worry, or hunger.

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Words that rhyme with pinched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cinchedclinchedinchedlynchedflinched

Related words

thinemaciatedgaunthaggardwastedleanpenuriousskeletal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pinched"?▾

"Pinched" has 2 syllables: pinch · ed.

What does "pinched" mean?▾

Pinched: To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

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