How to pronounce "tinsel"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "tinsel"

Learn how to break down "tinsel" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

tin-sel
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈtɪn.səl/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

T IH1 N S AH0 L
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "tinsel"

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪn.səl/

Noun

  • A shining material used for ornamental purposes; especially, a very thin, gauzelike cloth with much gold or silver woven into it; also, very thin metal overlaid with a thin coating of gold or silver, brass foil, or the like.
  • Very thin strips of a glittering, metallic material used as a decoration, and traditionally draped at Christmas time over streamers, paper chains and the branches of Christmas trees.
  • Anything shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more pretty than valuable.

Verb

  • To adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
  • To give a false sparkle to (something).

Adjective

  • Glittering, later especially superficially so; gaudy, showy.

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