How to pronounce quinidine
Say it like KWIN-ih-deen. Quinidine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN).
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- KWIN
- ih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinidine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quinidine
American and British speakers say quinidine in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪnɪdin/ in the US and /ˈkwɪnɪdin/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIN-ih-deen.
What does quinidine mean?
- A compound obtained from cinchona bark and used to treat irregularities of heart rhythm. It is an isomer of quinine.
Where does quinidine come from?
From Spanish quina + -idine.
Questions about saying quinidine
How do you pronounce quinidine?
Say KWIN-ih-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪnɪdin/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪnɪdin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinidine?
Quinidine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN). Broken into parts: KWIN · ih · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say quinidine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪnɪdin/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪnɪdin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.