How to pronounce cinque
Say it like SINGK. Cinque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cinque
American and British speakers say cinque in essentially the same way: /sɪŋk/ in the US and /sɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SINGK.
What does cinque mean?
- A card, die, or domino with five spots or pips.
Where does cinque come from?
From Middle English cynk, from Middle French cinq, from Latin cīnque, variant of quīnque.
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Words that rhyme with cinque
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Questions about saying cinque
How do you pronounce cinque?
Say SINGK. The American pronunciation is /sɪŋk/. In British English it is /sɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinque?
Cinque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say cinque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪŋk/ and the British form is /sɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cinque?
Cinque sounds the same as sink, sync in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.