To pronounce "quintessentially", say QUINT-ess-ent-ially — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
quintessentially
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QUINT-ess-ent-ially
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"quintessentially" has 4 syllables: quint-ess-ent-ially. It rhymes with sequentially and exponentially, if that helps it stick.
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"Quintessentially" has 4 syllables: quint · ess · ent · ially.
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