How to Pronounce "hairpin"
word
ˈheɪɹpɪn
HAIR-pin
hˈeəpɪn
HAIR-pin
Definition
A small object, usually made of metal or plastic, used to hold hair in place. It can also refer to a sharp bend in a road that looks like a hairpin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈheɪɹpɪn
British English
hˈeəpɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIR-pin
UK
HAIR-pin
Listen in Context
She put a hairpin in her hair.
A hairpin keeps my hair from falling in my eyes.
She lost her favorite hairpin at school.
Can I borrow a hairpin to fix my messy hair?