How to pronounce inquiline
Say it like ING-kwih-lyne. Inquiline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kwih
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inquiline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of inquiline
American and British speakers say inquiline in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkwɪlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkwɪlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kwih-lyne.
What does inquiline mean?
- An animal that lives commensally in the nest, burrow, gall, or dwelling place of an animal of another species.
- An organism that lives within a reservoir of water collected in the hollow of a plant stem or leaf.
Where does inquiline come from?
From Latin inquilīnus (“tenant, lodger”).
Questions about saying inquiline
How do you pronounce inquiline?
Say ING-kwih-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkwɪlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkwɪlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquiline?
Inquiline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kwih · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say inquiline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkwɪlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkwɪlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.