How to Pronounce Pinioned

To pronounce "pinioned", say PIN-ion-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪn.jənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɪn.jənd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pinioned”

"pinioned" has 3 syllables: pin-ion-ed.

What does pinioned mean?

verb

  1. To cut off the pinion of a bird’s wing, or otherwise disable or bind its wings, in order to prevent it from flying.
  2. To bind the arms of someone, so as to deprive him of their use; to disable by so binding.

Synonyms

shackle

Related words

boundwingedfetteredimmobilizedhandcuffedcuffedpinnedimmobilised

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pinioned"?▾

"Pinioned" has 3 syllables: pin · ion · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pinioned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pinioned" is /ˈpɪn.jənd/.

What does "pinioned" mean?▾

Pinioned: To cut off the pinion of a bird’s wing, or otherwise disable or bind its wings, in order to prevent it from flying.

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