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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-quine

/kwɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.36 in modern English

Syllables
-quine
IPA
/kwɪn/
14
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of quinoline derivatives.

Etymology

Contraction of quinoline.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /kwɪn/
  • British English: /kwiːn/

Questions

How do you pronounce -quine?
The recorded pronunciation is /kwɪn/.
What does -quine mean?
Used to form names of quinoline derivatives.
Where does -quine come from?
Contraction of quinoline.

How to pronounce -quine

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