How to pronounce quinupristin
Say it like kwin-oo-PRIS-tin. Quinupristin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS).
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- kwin
- oo
- PRIS
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quinupristin 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.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quinupristin
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: kwin-yoo-PRIS-tin.
What does quinupristin mean?
- A streptogramin antibiotic derived from pristinamycin.
Where does quinupristin come from?
From quinu(clidinyl) + -pristin (“pristinamycin derivative”).
Questions about saying quinupristin
How do you pronounce quinupristin?
Say kwin-oo-PRIS-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɪnuˈprɪstɪn/. In British English it is /ˌkwɪnjuːˈprɪstɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quinupristin?
Quinupristin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRIS). Broken into parts: kwin · oo · PRIS · tin.
Is quinupristin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌkwɪnjuːˈprɪstɪn/ (kwin-yoo-PRIS-tin).