How to Pronounce "pinnacle"
word
ˈpɪnəkəɫ
PIN-uh-kuhl
pˈɪnəkəl
PIN-uh-kuhl
Definition
The highest or most successful point of something; also, a pointed top of a mountain or building.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪnəkəɫ
British English
pˈɪnəkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIN-uh-kuhl
UK
PIN-uh-kuhl
Listen in Context
He reached the pinnacle of his career after years of hard work.
The climbers stood on the pinnacle of the mountain and looked below.
The building's pinnacle glowed in the sunset.
Winning this award is the pinnacle of everything I've worked for.