How to pronounce hirquine
Say it like HUR-kwyne. Hirquine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- kwyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hirquine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kwyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hirquine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-kwyne.
What does hirquine mean?
- Alternative spelling of hircine.
Where does hirquine come from?
From Latin hirquīnus, a variant of hircīnus.
Questions about saying hirquine
How do you pronounce hirquine?
Say HUR-kwyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝkwaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːkwaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hirquine?
Hirquine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · kwyne.
Is hirquine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɜːkwaɪn/ (HUR-kwyne).