How to pronounce quinone
Say it like KWIN-ohn. Quinone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN).
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- KWIN
- ohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinone 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.
- ohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of quinone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KWIN-ohn.
What does quinone mean?
- Any of a class of aromatic compounds having two carbonyl functional groups in the same six-membered ring.
Where does quinone come from?
From quinic acid + -one, since it is one of the compounds obtained upon oxidation of quinic acid.
Questions about saying quinone
How do you pronounce quinone?
Say KWIN-ohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪnoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinone?
Quinone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN). Broken into parts: KWIN · ohn.
Is quinone 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 /ˈkwɪnəʊn/ (KWIN-ohn).