How to pronounce sunquat
Say it like SUHN-kwaht. Sunquat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- kwaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunquat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kwahtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sunquat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SUHN-kwot.
What does sunquat mean?
- A citrus tree, a cross between a lemon (probably a Meyer lemon) and a kumquat, Citrus × japonica.
- The fruit from this tree.
Where does sunquat come from?
Blend of sun + kumquat.
Questions about saying sunquat
How do you pronounce sunquat?
Say SUHN-kwaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnkwɑt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnkwɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunquat?
Sunquat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · kwaht.
Is sunquat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsʌnkwɒt/ (SUHN-kwot).