How to Pronounce Pineapples

To pronounce "pineapples", say PIN-eappl-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PIN-eappl-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “pineapples”

"pineapples" has 3 syllables: pin-eappl-es. It rhymes with dapples and apples, if that helps it stick.

What does pineapples mean?

noun

  1. A tropical plant, Ananas comosus, native to South America, having thirty or more long, spined and pointed leaves surrounding a thick stem.
  2. The ovoid fruit of the pineapple plant, which has very sweet white or yellow flesh, a tough, spiky shell and a tough, fibrous core.

noun

  1. A hand grenade.
  2. A hairstyle consisting of a ponytail worn on top of the head, imitating the leaves of a pineapple.

Synonyms

ananaspineapple plantgrenadehand grenade

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Words that rhyme with pineapples

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dapplesapplesgrappleschapelsnapolesapelleskrapelssnapples

Related words

ananaspapayaspapayaorangesplantains

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pineapples"?▾

"Pineapples" has 3 syllables: pin · eappl · es.

What does "pineapples" mean?▾

Pineapples: A tropical plant, Ananas comosus, native to South America, having thirty or more long, spined and pointed leaves surrounding a thick stem.

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