How to pronounce quinsy
Say it like KWIN-zee. Quinsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN).
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- KWIN
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinsy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quinsy
American and British speakers say quinsy in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪnzi/ in the US and /ˈkwɪnzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIN-zee.
What does quinsy mean?
- A peritonsillar abscess; a painful pus-filled inflammation or abscess of the tonsils and surrounding tissues, usually a complication of tonsillitis, caused by bacterial infection and often accompanied by fever.
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Questions about saying quinsy
How do you pronounce quinsy?
Say KWIN-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪnzi/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪnzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinsy?
Quinsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN). Broken into parts: KWIN · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say quinsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪnzi/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪnzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.