How to pronounce chinone
Say it like KIN-ohn. Chinone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN).
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- KIN
- ohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chinone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chinone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KIN-ohn.
What does chinone mean?
- Dated form of quinone.
Where does chinone come from?
From a Latinised form of Spanish quinina (“quinine”), + -one.
Questions about saying chinone
How do you pronounce chinone?
Say KIN-ohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪnoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkɪnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chinone?
Chinone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIN). Broken into parts: KIN · ohn.
Is chinone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkɪnəʊn/ (KIN-ohn).