How do you pronounce "quintet"?

In American English: /kwɪnˈtɛt/ (kwin-TEHT). In British English: /kwɪntˈɛt/ (kwint-EHT). In Canadian English: /kwɪnˈtɛt/ (kwin-TEHT). In Australian English: /kwɪntˈɛt/ (kwint-EHT).

Is "quintet" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kwɪnˈtɛt/ (kwin-TEHT), while in British English it's /kwɪntˈɛt/ (kwint-EHT).

How to Pronounce "quintet"

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quintet

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/kwɪnˈtɛt/

kwin-TEHT

Syllable Breakdown

kwɪnquin·tɛttet

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