How to Pronounce Tinny

To pronounce "tinny", say TINNY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TINNY

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💡 Tip for remembering “tinny”

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

Sounds exactly like: tinney — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tinny mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.

    “The object had a tinny appearance.”

  2. Pertaining to the thinness and cheapness of tin or similar-looking metals, in contrast to a heavier, more valuable metal.

    “The shop was filled with tinny tourist geegaws.”

Words that rhyme with tinny

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ignominyninnyguineashinnypinnyinniebrineyminihinnywhinnyjinnihiney

Related words

metallicmetalcheesychintzybumpunkcrummycheap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tinny"?▾

"Tinny" has one syllable.

What does "tinny" mean?▾

Tinny: Of or pertaining to or resembling tin.

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