How to Pronounce Quintet

To pronounce "quintet", say QUINT-et — 2 syllables, IPA /kwɪnˈtɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/kwɪnˈtɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quintet”

"quintet" has 2 syllables: quint-et. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

What does quintet mean?

noun

  1. A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)
  2. A group of five musicians, fit to play such a piece of music together

Synonyms

pentad

Words that rhyme with quintet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

quintettequintupletquintfivesomefivepentadvcinque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quintet"?▾

"Quintet" has 2 syllables: quint · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "quintet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quintet" is /kwɪnˈtɛt/.

What does "quintet" mean?▾

Quintet: A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)

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