How to pronounce cinquedea
Say it like ching-kwih-DEE-uh. Cinquedea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
- ching
- kwih
- DEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinquedea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cinquedea
American and British speakers say cinquedea in essentially the same way: /ˌtʃɪŋkwɪˈdiə/ in the US and /ˌtʃɪŋkwɪˈdiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ching-kwih-DEE-uh.
What does cinquedea mean?
- A short sword with a heavy blade developed in northeastern Italy during the Renaissance, often richly ornamented.
Where does cinquedea come from?
Borrowed from Italian cinquedea (literally “five fingers”), named after its width.
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Questions about saying cinquedea
How do you pronounce cinquedea?
Say ching-kwih-DEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtʃɪŋkwɪˈdiə/. In British English it is /ˌtʃɪŋkwɪˈdiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinquedea?
Cinquedea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: ching · kwih · DEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cinquedea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtʃɪŋkwɪˈdiə/ and the British form is /ˌtʃɪŋkwɪˈdiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.