How to pronounce cinquain
Say it like SING-kayn. Cinquain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- kayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinquain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cinquain
American and British speakers say cinquain in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋkeɪn/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋkeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-kayn.
What does cinquain mean?
- A five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.
- A five-line poetic form set as a writing exercise for children, consisting of one noun, two adjectives, three actions, four feeling words, and the initial noun again.
Where does cinquain come from?
Borrowed from French cinquain.
Questions about saying cinquain
How do you pronounce cinquain?
Say SING-kayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinquain?
Cinquain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · kayn.
Do Americans and Brits say cinquain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋkeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋkeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.