How to pronounce quinate
Say it like KWY-nayt. Quinate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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- KWY
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinate 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.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quinate
American and British speakers say quinate in essentially the same way: /ˈkwaɪˌneɪt/ in the US and /ˈkwaɪnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWY-nut.
What does quinate mean?
- Featuring five leaflets growing from a single point; quinquefoliolate.
- An ester or a salt of quinic acid.
Where does quinate come from?
First attested in 1760.
Questions about saying quinate
How do you pronounce quinate?
Say KWY-nayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪˌneɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinate?
Quinate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · nayt.
Do Americans and Brits say quinate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwaɪˌneɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkwaɪnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.