How to Pronounce Pushpin

To pronounce "pushpin", say PUSHP-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pushpin”

"pushpin" has 2 syllables: pushp-in.

What does pushpin mean?

noun

  1. A thumbtack.
  2. An old children's game where pins are placed on a table and each player tries to push his pin so as to cross the other's.

Synonyms

drawing pinthumbtack

Related words

thumbtackpush-pinpinholdpinholdernosepin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pushpin"?▾

"Pushpin" has 2 syllables: pushp · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "pushpin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pushpin" is /ˈpʊʃˌpɪn/.

What does "pushpin" mean?▾

Pushpin: A thumbtack.

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