How to pronounce quintuplet
Say it like kwin-TUHP-lut. Quintuplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHP).
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- kwin
- TUHP
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quintuplet 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.
- TUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quintuplet
American and British speakers say quintuplet in essentially the same way: /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ in the US and /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwin-TUHP-lut.
What does quintuplet mean?
- A group of five, particularly (music) a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four.
- One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
- A cycle adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.
Where does quintuplet come from?
From quintuple + -et, from Middle French quintuple.
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Words that rhyme with quintuplet
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Questions about saying quintuplet
How do you pronounce quintuplet?
Say kwin-TUHP-lut. The American pronunciation is /kwɪnˈtʌplət/. In British English it is /kwɪnˈtʌplət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quintuplet?
Quintuplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHP). Broken into parts: kwin · TUHP · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say quintuplet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ and the British form is /kwɪnˈtʌplət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.