How to pronounce quillon
Say it like KWIL-un. Quillon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL).
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- KWIL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quillon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quillon
American and British speakers say quillon in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪlən/ in the US and /ˈkwɪlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIL-un.
What does quillon mean?
- Synonym of crossguard (“a metal bar fixed between, and at right angles to, the blade and the handle of a sword or other bladed weapon that stops an opponent's similar weapon from sliding along the blade and injuring the hand of the person wielding the sword”).
- Either of the two arms of a crossguard.
Where does quillon come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French quillon (literally “little ninepin”), from quille (“club; ninepin, skittle”) (from the similar appearance) + -on (diminutive suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with quillon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quillon.
Questions about saying quillon
How do you pronounce quillon?
Say KWIL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪlən/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quillon?
Quillon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIL). Broken into parts: KWIL · un.
Do Americans and Brits say quillon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪlən/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.