How to Pronounce Quarantine

To pronounce "quarantine", say QUAR-ant-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quarantine”

"quarantine" has 4 syllables: quar-ant-in-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does quarantine mean?

noun

  1. The desert in which Christ fasted for 40 days according to the Bible.
  2. A grace period of 40 days during which a widow has the right to remain in her dead husband's home, regardless of the inheritance.

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Words that rhyme with quarantine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

segregationconfinementinspectionlockdownsegregatedisolatereclusiveisolation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quarantine"?▾

"Quarantine" has 4 syllables: quar · ant · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "quarantine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quarantine" is /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/.

What does "quarantine" mean?▾

Quarantine: The desert in which Christ fasted for 40 days according to the Bible.

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