How to pronounce propinquent
Say it like pruh-PING-kwunt. Propinquent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PING).
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- pruh
- PING
- kwunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propinquent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propinquent
American and British speakers say propinquent in essentially the same way: /prəˈpɪŋkwənt/ in the US and /prəˈpɪŋkwənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-PING-kwunt.
What does propinquent mean?
- nearby; close at hand
Where does propinquent come from?
From propinqu(ity) + -ent, from Old French propinquite and Latin propinquitatem, from propinquitas, from propinquus, from prope.
Words that rhyme with propinquent
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Questions about saying propinquent
How do you pronounce propinquent?
Say pruh-PING-kwunt. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɪŋkwənt/. In British English it is /prəˈpɪŋkwənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propinquent?
Propinquent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PING). Broken into parts: pruh · PING · kwunt.
Do Americans and Brits say propinquent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpɪŋkwənt/ and the British form is /prəˈpɪŋkwənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.