How to pronounce quinarius
Say it like kwih-NER-ee-us. Quinarius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER).
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- kwih
- NER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinarius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quinarius
American and British speakers say quinarius in essentially the same way: /kwɪˈnɛriəs/ in the US and /kwɪˈnɛəriəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwih-NAIR-ree-us.
What does quinarius mean?
- A small silver coin minted during the Roman Republic, equal to half of a denarius.
Where does quinarius come from?
Borrowed from Latin quinarius.
Words that rhyme with quinarius
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quinarius.
Questions about saying quinarius
How do you pronounce quinarius?
Say kwih-NER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /kwɪˈnɛriəs/. In British English it is /kwɪˈnɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinarius?
Quinarius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER). Broken into parts: kwih · NER · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say quinarius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪˈnɛriəs/ and the British form is /kwɪˈnɛəriəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.