How to pronounce cinquefoil
Say it like SINGK-foyl. Cinquefoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SINGK).
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- SINGK
- foyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinquefoil 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.
- foylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of cinquefoil
American and British speakers say cinquefoil in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋkˌfɔɪl/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋkfɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SINGK-foyl.
What does cinquefoil mean?
- A potentilla (flower).
- A stylized flower or leaf with five lobes.
- A particular knot of five crossings.
Where does cinquefoil come from?
From Old French cinqfoil, from cinq (“five”) + foil (“leaf”).
Questions about saying cinquefoil
How do you pronounce cinquefoil?
Say SINGK-foyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋkˌfɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋkfɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinquefoil?
Cinquefoil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SINGK). Broken into parts: SINGK · foyl.
Do Americans and Brits say cinquefoil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋkˌfɔɪl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋkfɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.