How to Pronounce Quince

To pronounce "quince", say QUINC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kwɪns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kwɪns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quince”

"quince" has 2 syllables: quinc-e. It rhymes with evince and mince, if that helps it stick.

What does quince mean?

noun

  1. The pear-shaped fruit of a small tree of the rose family, Cydonia oblonga.
  2. The deciduous tree bearing such fruit, native to Asia.

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Words that rhyme with quince

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evinceminceconvincesinceprincerinsechinsedinseincelince

Related words

billcydoniafifteenmelocoton

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quince"?▾

"Quince" has 2 syllables: quinc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "quince"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quince" is /kwɪns/.

What does "quince" mean?▾

Quince: The pear-shaped fruit of a small tree of the rose family, Cydonia oblonga.

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