How to Pronounce "pins and needles"
expression
PINZ-uhnd-NEE-duhlz
PINZ-uhnd-NEE-duhlz
Definition
A tingling, prickly feeling in your skin, often in your hands or feet, usually because you sat or lay in one position for too long. It can feel like many tiny pokes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪnz/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈnidəɫz
British English
pˈɪnz/ /ˈænd/ /nˈiːdəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PINZ-uhnd-NEE-duhlz
UK
PINZ-uhnd-NEE-duhlz
Listen in Context
My foot fell asleep and now I feel pins and needles.
She stood up quickly and had pins and needles in her leg.
If I sit too long, I get pins and needles in my hands.
I've got pins and needles in my arm after leaning on it for so long.