How to pronounce quercine
Say it like KWUR-syne. Quercine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWUR).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce quercine. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈkwɝsaɪn/KWUR-syne
UK British/ˈkwɜːsaɪn/KWUR-syne
- KWUR
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quercine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- syneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of quercine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWUR-syne.
What does quercine mean?
adjective
- Having characteristics of an oak (of genus Quercus)
Questions about saying quercine
How do you pronounce quercine?
Say KWUR-syne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɝsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkwɜːsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quercine?
Quercine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWUR). Broken into parts: KWUR · syne.
Is quercine 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 /ˈkwɜːsaɪn/ (KWUR-syne).