How to Pronounce Cinquain

To pronounce "cinquain", say CINQ-uain — 2 syllables, IPA /sɪn.ken/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/sɪn.ken/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cinquain”

"cinquain" has 2 syllables: cinq-uain.

What does cinquain mean?

noun

  1. A five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.
  2. A five-line poetic form which consists of 1 noun, 2 adjectives, 3 actions, 4 feeling words, then 1 noun that is the same as top noun

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cinquain"?▾

"Cinquain" has 2 syllables: cinq · uain.

What is the IPA transcription of "cinquain"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cinquain" is /sɪn.ken/.

What does "cinquain" mean?▾

Cinquain: A five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.

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