How to pronounce quintessentially
Say it like kwin-tuh-SEN-shuh-lee. Quintessentially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- kwin
- tuh
- SEN
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quintessentially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quintessentially
American and British speakers say quintessentially in essentially the same way: /ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəli/ in the US and /ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwin-tuh-SEN-shuh-lee.
What does quintessentially mean?
- In a manner that is typical or characteristic of a thing's nature.
Where does quintessentially come from?
From quintessential + -ly.
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Questions about saying quintessentially
How do you pronounce quintessentially?
Say kwin-tuh-SEN-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəli/. In British English it is /ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quintessentially?
Quintessentially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: kwin · tuh · SEN · shuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say quintessentially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəli/ and the British form is /ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.