How to Pronounce Quaint

To pronounce "quaint", say QUAINT — one syllable, IPA /kweɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kweɪnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quaint”

"quaint" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with faint and feint, if that helps it stick.

What does quaint mean?

adjective

  1. Of a person: cunning, crafty.
  2. Cleverly made; artfully contrived.

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Words that rhyme with quaint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

faintfeinttaintplaintacquaintrestraintconstrainthaintcomplaintsaintpaintdaint

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quaint"?▾

"Quaint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "quaint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quaint" is /kweɪnt/.

What does "quaint" mean?▾

Quaint: Of a person: cunning, crafty.

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