How to Pronounce Pins

To pronounce "pins", say PINS — one syllable, IPA /pɪnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɪnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pins”

"pins" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ins and bins, if that helps it stick.

What does pins mean?

verb

  1. To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.

noun

  1. A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.
  2. A small nail with a head and a sharp point.

verb

  1. (often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.
  2. (usually in the passive) To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.

Synonyms

pegskittlebroochnailtackbadgelapel pin

Words that rhyme with pins

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insbinsskinsspinswinzegrinssinschinsshinsfinstinsbuckskins

Related words

pegtholepintrappivotflagoarlockrowlockstick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pins"?▾

"Pins" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pins"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pins" is /pɪnz/.

What does "pins" mean?▾

Pins: To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.

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