How to Pronounce "pincushion"
word
ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩
PIN-koosh-n
pˈɪnkʊʃən
PIN-koosh-uhn
Definition
A pincushion is a small, soft object used for holding pins and needles so they can be easily stored and picked up when sewing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩
British English
pˈɪnkʊʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIN-koosh-n
UK
PIN-koosh-uhn
Listen in Context
She keeps her pins in a pincushion on the table.
The red tomato pincushion is very popular.
Please hand me the pincushion so I don't lose my pins.
My grandmother's sewing kit always had a clever little pincushion shaped like a bird.