How to pronounce quinquagenary
Say it like kwing-KWAJ-uh-ner-ee. Quinquagenary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAJ).
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- kwing
- KWAJ
- uh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinquagenary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quinquagenary
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: kwing-kwuh-JEE-nuh-ree.
What does quinquagenary mean?
- A 50-year anniversary.
- Synonym of quinquagenarian: Of or related to fiftysomethings.
- Of or related to 50-year anniversaries.
Where does quinquagenary come from?
From Latin quīnquāgēnārius (“containing 50”), either directly or via French quinquagénaire, from Latin quīnquāgēnus (“50 each”) + -ārius (“-ary”), from quīnquāgintā (“five tens, fifty”).
Words that rhyme with quinquagenary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quinquagenary.
Questions about saying quinquagenary
How do you pronounce quinquagenary?
Say kwing-KWAJ-uh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /kwɪŋˈkwædʒəˌnɛri/. In British English it is /ˌkwɪŋkwəˈdʒiːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinquagenary?
Quinquagenary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAJ). Broken into parts: kwing · KWAJ · uh · ner · ee.
Is quinquagenary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌkwɪŋkwəˈdʒiːnəri/ (kwing-kwuh-JEE-nuh-ree).