How to Pronounce Pinches

To pronounce "pinches", say PINCH-es — 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-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “pinches”

"pinches" has 2 syllables: pinch-es. It rhymes with bunches and cinches, if that helps it stick.

What does pinches mean?

noun

  1. The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
  2. A close compression of anything with the fingers.

    “I gave the leather of the sofa a pinch, gauging the texture.”

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.

Words that rhyme with pinches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunchescinchesscrunchespunchesflincheshuncheslyncheslunchesmuncheswinchesbrunchesfunches

Related words

nabslieshurtsinjuresnipsoffendspinchotpincher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pinches"?▾

"Pinches" has 2 syllables: pinch · es.

What does "pinches" mean?▾

Pinches: The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.

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