How to Pronounce Quinine

To pronounce "quinine", say QUIN-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kwɪˈniːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kwɪˈniːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quinine”

"quinine" has 3 syllables: quin-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does quinine mean?

noun

  1. A bitter colourless powder, an alkaloid derived from cinchona bark, used to treat malaria and as an ingredient of tonic water.

Words that rhyme with quinine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

tannatebisulfatebisulphatehydrochloratedihydrochloridequininaquininquinidine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quinine"?▾

"Quinine" has 3 syllables: quin · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "quinine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quinine" is /kwɪˈniːn/.

What does "quinine" mean?▾

Quinine: A bitter colourless powder, an alkaloid derived from cinchona bark, used to treat malaria and as an ingredient of tonic water.

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