How to pronounce quinquivalent
Say it like kwing-kwih-VAY-lunt. Quinquivalent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- kwing
- kwih
- VAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinquivalent 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.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quinquivalent
American and British speakers say quinquivalent in essentially the same way: /kwɪŋkwɪˈveɪlənt/ in the US and /kwɪŋkwɪˈveɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwing-kwih-VAY-lunt.
What does quinquivalent mean?
- Having an atomic valence of 5.
- Having a vaccine valence of 5.
Where does quinquivalent come from?
From quinque- + -i- + -valent.
Words that rhyme with quinquivalent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quinquivalent.
Questions about saying quinquivalent
How do you pronounce quinquivalent?
Say kwing-kwih-VAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /kwɪŋkwɪˈveɪlənt/. In British English it is /kwɪŋkwɪˈveɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinquivalent?
Quinquivalent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: kwing · kwih · VAY · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say quinquivalent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪŋkwɪˈveɪlənt/ and the British form is /kwɪŋkwɪˈveɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.