How to Pronounce Ten-pin

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TENP-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “ten-pin”

"ten-pin" has 2 syllables: tenp-in.

What does ten-pin mean?

noun

  1. Any of the bottle-shaped targets used in tenpin bowling.
  2. The game of ten-pin bowling.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "ten-pin"?▾

"Ten-pin" has 2 syllables: tenp · in.

What does "ten-pin" mean?▾

Ten-pin: Any of the bottle-shaped targets used in tenpin bowling.

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