How to pronounce quinnat
Say it like KWIN-ut. Quinnat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN).
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- KWIN
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinnat 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quinnat
American and British speakers say quinnat in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪnət/ in the US and /ˈkwɪnət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIN-ut.
What does quinnat mean?
- Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, the chinook salmon.
Where does quinnat come from?
Borrowed from Chinook Jargon equan'nat, itself borrowed from Chinook ikʷanat.
Words that rhyme with quinnat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quinnat.
Questions about saying quinnat
How do you pronounce quinnat?
Say KWIN-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪnət/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinnat?
Quinnat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN). Broken into parts: KWIN · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say quinnat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪnət/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪnət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.