How to pronounce quintary
Say it like KWIN-ter-ee. Quintary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN).
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- KWIN
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quintary 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.
- terGive 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 quintary
American and British speakers say quintary in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪnˌtɛri/ in the US and /ˈkwɪntəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIN-tuh-ree.
What does quintary mean?
- Synonym of quinary, fifth.
- A thing of the 5th rank.
Where does quintary come from?
From quinary under influence from quint- (“five”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying quintary
How do you pronounce quintary?
Say KWIN-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪnˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quintary?
Quintary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIN). Broken into parts: KWIN · ter · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say quintary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪnˌtɛri/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪntəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.