How to Pronounce Pinprick

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PINPR-ick

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💡 Tip for remembering “pinprick”

"pinprick" has 2 syllables: pinpr-ick.

What does pinprick mean?

noun

  1. An insignificant puncture made by a pin or similar point.
  2. A mildly annoying wound or damage.

verb

  1. To produce a jabbing sensation, like a pinprick, in.

    “The water pinpricked her face as she stepped into the shower.”

  2. To puncture with a tiny hole or holes.

Related words

pin-prickpointfingerprickpinpointpunctionpin-pointpunctulepunctum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pinprick"?▾

"Pinprick" has 2 syllables: pinpr · ick.

What does "pinprick" mean?▾

Pinprick: An insignificant puncture made by a pin or similar point.

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