How to Pronounce Pinyon

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

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Syllables

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Letters

PINY-on

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"pinyon" has 2 syllables: piny-on.

What does pinyon mean?

noun

  1. Any of several species of North American pines in Pinus subsect. Cembroides that bear edible seeds (pine nuts), especially Pinus edulis; the nut pine.

    “The hills were covered with clusters of piñon.”

  2. A pine nut.

Synonyms

piñon pine

Related words

pinonjuniperponderosawhitebarklodgepoleblackbrushpinonsbitterbrush

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How many syllables are in "pinyon"?▾

"Pinyon" has 2 syllables: piny · on.

What does "pinyon" mean?▾

Pinyon: Any of several species of North American pines in Pinus subsect. Cembroides that bear edible seeds (pine nuts), especially Pinus edulis; the nut pine.

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