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How to pronounce pineapple

pineapple
/ˈpaɪnæpəl/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Pineapple, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

Can I have three glasses of pineapple juice?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce pineapple?

Pineapple is pronounced /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in pineapple?

Pineapple has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in pineapple?

The first syllable: /ˈpaɪnæpəl/.

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