How to pronounce quinoline
Say it like KWIN-uh-leen. Quinoline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN).
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- KWIN
- uh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinoline 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quinoline
American and British speakers say quinoline in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪnəlin/ in the US and /ˈkwɪnəlin/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIN-uh-leen.
What does quinoline mean?
- Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a benzene ring fused with a pyridine ring; especially the simplest such compound, C₉H₇N.
Where does quinoline come from?
From quinine (“Cinchona bark”) + -oline.
Questions about saying quinoline
How do you pronounce quinoline?
Say KWIN-uh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪnəlin/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪnəlin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinoline?
Quinoline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN). Broken into parts: KWIN · uh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say quinoline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪnəlin/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪnəlin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.