How to Pronounce "paintings"

word

/ˈpeɪntɪŋz/

PAYN-tingz

/pˈeɪntɪŋz/

PAYN-tingz

Definition

Paintings are pictures made by putting paint on a surface such as canvas, paper, or wood. The word usually refers to finished works of art, especially when talking about art in homes, museums, or galleries.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈpeɪntɪŋz/

British English

/pˈeɪntɪŋz/

Simplified Pronunciation

PAYN-tingz

Listen in Context

She bought two paintings for her living room.

These paintings are very colorful.

I could spend hours looking at those paintings.

The museum has many paintings from the 19th century.