How to pronounce quintillion
Say it like kwin-TIL-yun. Quintillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- kwin
- TIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quintillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quintillion
American and British speakers say quintillion in essentially the same way: /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ in the US and /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwin-TIL-yun.
What does quintillion mean?
- A billion billion: 1 followed by eighteen zeros, 10¹⁸; one million million million.
- A million quadrillion: 1 followed by 30 zeros, 10³⁰.
- An unspecified very large number.“He had like a quintillion excuses for why he couldn't meet his obligation to me.”
- Any very large number, exceeding normal description.
Where does quintillion come from?
From French quintillion.
Words that rhyme with quintillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quintillion.
Questions about saying quintillion
How do you pronounce quintillion?
Say kwin-TIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /kwɪnˈtɪljən/. In British English it is /kwɪnˈtɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quintillion?
Quintillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: kwin · TIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say quintillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ and the British form is /kwɪnˈtɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.