How to pronounce quinquefoil
Say it like KWING-kwih-foyl. Quinquefoil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWING).
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- KWING
- kwih
- foyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinquefoil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- foylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of quinquefoil
American and British speakers say quinquefoil in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪŋkwɪfɔɪl/ in the US and /ˈkwɪŋkwɪfɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWING-kwih-foyl.
What does quinquefoil mean?
- Alternative form of cinquefoil.
Where does quinquefoil come from?
Alteration of cinquefoil after the original Latin etymon quīnquefolium.
Questions about saying quinquefoil
How do you pronounce quinquefoil?
Say KWING-kwih-foyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪŋkwɪfɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪŋkwɪfɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinquefoil?
Quinquefoil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWING). Broken into parts: KWING · kwih · foyl.
Do Americans and Brits say quinquefoil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪŋkwɪfɔɪl/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪŋkwɪfɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.