How to Pronounce Quintile

To pronounce "quintile", say QUINT-il-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

QUINT-il-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “quintile”

"quintile" has 3 syllables: quint-il-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

What does quintile mean?

noun

  1. Any of the quantiles which divide an ordered sample population into five equally numerous subsets.
  2. (by extension) A subset thus obtained.

Synonyms

fifth

Words that rhyme with quintile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefile

Related words

one-fifthfifththutopthursdaybottomquartileoctile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quintile"?▾

"Quintile" has 3 syllables: quint · il · e.

What does "quintile" mean?▾

Quintile: Any of the quantiles which divide an ordered sample population into five equally numerous subsets.

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