Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pinterest

/ˈpɪnt(ə)ɹəst/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.48 in modern English

Syllables
pin-ter-est
IPA
/ˈpɪnt(ə)ɹəst/
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An account on Pinterest.

Informal

verb

To use the service Pinterest.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Pinterest, an American image-sharing social media service that enables users to save (“pin”) posts, itself a blend of pin + interest.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɪnt(ə)ɹəst/
  • British English: /ˈpɪntɹɛst/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce pinterest?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɪnt(ə)ɹəst/.
What does pinterest mean?
An account on Pinterest.
Where does pinterest come from?
From Pinterest, an American image-sharing social media service that enables users to save (“pin”) posts, itself a blend of pin + interest.

How to pronounce pinterest

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pinterest”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpɪnt(ə)ɹəst/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “pinterest” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.