How to pronounce cinchonaceous
Say it like sing-kuh-NAY-shus. Cinchonaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- sing
- kuh
- NAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinchonaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- singGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cinchonaceous
American and British speakers say cinchonaceous in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪŋkəˈneɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌsɪŋkəˈneɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sing-kuh-NAY-shus.
What does cinchonaceous mean?
- Pertaining to, or derived from, cinchona (the plant or the medicine).“cinchonaceous tree”
Where does cinchonaceous come from?
From cinchona + -aceous.
Words that rhyme with cinchonaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cinchonaceous.
Questions about saying cinchonaceous
How do you pronounce cinchonaceous?
Say sing-kuh-NAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪŋkəˈneɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌsɪŋkəˈneɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinchonaceous?
Cinchonaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: sing · kuh · NAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say cinchonaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪŋkəˈneɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌsɪŋkəˈneɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.