How to pronounce quaintance
Say it like KWAYN-tuns. Quaintance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAYN).
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- KWAYN
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quaintance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quaintance
American and British speakers say quaintance in essentially the same way: /ˈkweɪntəns/ in the US and /ˈkweɪntəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAYN-tuns.
What does quaintance mean?
- acquaintance
Questions about saying quaintance
How do you pronounce quaintance?
Say KWAYN-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈkweɪntəns/. In British English it is /ˈkweɪntəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quaintance?
Quaintance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAYN). Broken into parts: KWAYN · tuns.
Do Americans and Brits say quaintance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkweɪntəns/ and the British form is /ˈkweɪntəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.