How to pronounce quincunx
Say it like KWING-kungks. Quincunx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWING).
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- KWING
- kungks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quincunx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kungksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of quincunx
American and British speakers say quincunx in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/ in the US and /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWING-kungks.
What does quincunx mean?
- An arrangement of five units with four forming the corners of a square and the fifth at the center of the square, a pattern corresponding to the five-spot on dice, playing cards, or dominoes.
- An angle of five-twelfths of a circle, or 150°, between two objects.
- A Galton board.
Where does quincunx come from?
Borrowed from Latin quīncunx.
Questions about saying quincunx
How do you pronounce quincunx?
Say KWING-kungks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quincunx?
Quincunx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWING). Broken into parts: KWING · kungks.
Do Americans and Brits say quincunx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.