How to Pronounce Pinnacle

To pronounce "pinnacle", say PINN-acl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪnəkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɪnəkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pinnacle”

"pinnacle" has 3 syllables: pinn-acl-e. It rhymes with clinical and rabbinical, if that helps it stick.

What does pinnacle mean?

noun

  1. The highest point.
  2. A tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain.

verb

  1. To put something on a pinnacle.
  2. To build or furnish with a pinnacle or pinnacles.

Antonyms

nadir

Words that rhyme with pinnacle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clinicalrabbinicalpreclinicalcynical

Related words

heightpeaktopacmeelevationsuperlativesummitvertex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pinnacle"?▾

"Pinnacle" has 3 syllables: pinn · acl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pinnacle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pinnacle" is /ˈpɪnəkəl/.

What does "pinnacle" mean?▾

Pinnacle: The highest point.

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