How to pronounce quoin
Say it like KWOYN. Quoin is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWOYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quoin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of quoin
American and British speakers say quoin in essentially the same way: /kwɔɪn/ in the US and /kwɔɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWOYN.
What does quoin mean?
- Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.
- The keystone of an arch.
- A wedge of wood or iron put under the breech of heavy guns or the muzzle of siege-mortars to raise them to the proper level.
- To wedge or steady with quoins.
Where does quoin come from?
Variant of coin; compare coign.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with quoin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quoin.
Questions about saying quoin
How do you pronounce quoin?
Say KWOYN. The American pronunciation is /kwɔɪn/. In British English it is /kwɔɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quoin?
Quoin is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWOYN.
Do Americans and Brits say quoin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɔɪn/ and the British form is /kwɔɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.