How to pronounce quinary
Say it like KWY-nuh-ree. Quinary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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- KWY
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quinary
American and British speakers say quinary in essentially the same way: /ˈkwaɪnəri/ in the US and /ˈkwaɪnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWY-nuh-ree.
What does quinary mean?
- Of fifth rank or order.
- Consisting of five things; arranged in fives.
- To the base of five; represented by the numerals 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Any of 72 rays associated with the Sun, six for each of the 12 houses of the Zodiac.
Where does quinary come from?
From the Latin quīnārius (“containing five each”), from quīnī (“five each”, “five at a time”) + -ārius (whence the English suffix -ary); compare the French quinaire, the Italian quinario, and the Portuguese quinário.
Words that rhyme with quinary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quinary.
Questions about saying quinary
How do you pronounce quinary?
Say KWY-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪnəri/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinary?
Quinary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say quinary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwaɪnəri/ and the British form is /ˈkwaɪnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.