How to pronounce quinolone
Say it like KWIN-uh-lohn. Quinolone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN).
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- KWIN
- uh
- lohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinolone 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.
- lohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of quinolone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KWIN-uh-lohn.
What does quinolone mean?
- Any of several isomeric ketones derived from quinoline.
- Any of a range of broad-spectrum antibiotics, related to nalidixic acid, based on this structure.
Where does quinolone come from?
Formed as quinol(ine) + -one, after the German Chinolon.
Questions about saying quinolone
How do you pronounce quinolone?
Say KWIN-uh-lohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪnəˌloʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪnələʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinolone?
Quinolone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN). Broken into parts: KWIN · uh · lohn.
Is quinolone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkwɪnələʊn/ (KWIN-uh-lohn).