How to pronounce quindecillion
Say it like kwin-duh-SIL-ee-un. Quindecillion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- kwin
- duh
- SIL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quindecillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quindecillion
American and British speakers say quindecillion in essentially the same way: /ˌkwɪndəˈsɪliən/ in the US and /ˌkwɪndəˈsɪliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwin-duh-SIL-ee-un.
What does quindecillion mean?
- 10⁴⁸.
- 10⁹⁰.
Where does quindecillion come from?
From Latin quīndec(im) (“fifteen”) + -illion.
Words that rhyme with quindecillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quindecillion.
Questions about saying quindecillion
How do you pronounce quindecillion?
Say kwin-duh-SIL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɪndəˈsɪliən/. In British English it is /ˌkwɪndəˈsɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quindecillion?
Quindecillion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: kwin · duh · SIL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say quindecillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkwɪndəˈsɪliən/ and the British form is /ˌkwɪndəˈsɪliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.