How to Pronounce "hairpins"
word
HAIR-pinzz
HAIR-pinz
Definition
Small, thin pieces of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place. 'Hairpins' can also refer to very sharp bends in a road, commonly called 'hairpin turns.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛrˌpɪnz
British English
hˈeəpɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIR-pinzz
UK
HAIR-pinz
Listen in Context
She uses hairpins to keep her hair up during dance class.
I bought a pack of hairpins at the store.
There are hairpins all over the bathroom floor.
These hairpins keep my hairstyle in place all day long.