How to pronounce quinte
Say it like KET. Quinte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of quinte
American and British speakers say quinte in essentially the same way: /kɛt/ in the US and /kɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KET.
What does quinte mean?
- The fifth defensive position, with the sword hand held at waist height, and the tip of the sword at knee height.
Words that rhyme with quinte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quinte.
Questions about saying quinte
How do you pronounce quinte?
Say KET. The American pronunciation is /kɛt/. In British English it is /kɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinte?
Quinte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KET.
Do Americans and Brits say quinte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɛt/ and the British form is /kɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.