How to pronounce quintade
Say it like KWIN-tayd. Quintade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN).
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- KWIN
- tayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quintade 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.
- taydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quintade
American and British speakers say quintade in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪnteɪd/ in the US and /ˈkwɪnteɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIN-tayd.
What does quintade mean?
- Synonym of pentad: A 5-year period, particularly in reference to the first and second halves of calendrical decades.
Where does quintade come from?
Blend of quint- (“five”) and decade (“10-year period”).
Questions about saying quintade
How do you pronounce quintade?
Say KWIN-tayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪnteɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪnteɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quintade?
Quintade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN). Broken into parts: KWIN · tayd.
Do Americans and Brits say quintade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪnteɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪnteɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.