How to pronounce quillion
Say it like KWIL-ee-un. Quillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL).
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- KWIL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quillion
American and British speakers say quillion in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪliən/ in the US and /ˈkwɪlɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIL-ih-un.
What does quillion mean?
- Alternative form of quillon.
Words that rhyme with quillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quillion.
Questions about saying quillion
How do you pronounce quillion?
Say KWIL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪliən/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪlɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quillion?
Quillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL). Broken into parts: KWIL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say quillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪliən/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪlɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.