How to Pronounce "chinquapin"
word
ˈtʃɪŋkəˌpɪn
CHING-kuh-pin
ˈtʃɪŋkəpɪn
CHING-kuh-pin
Definition
A chinquapin is a type of small tree or shrub in the beech family, known for its small edible nuts similar to chestnuts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɪŋkəˌpɪn
British English
ˈtʃɪŋkəpɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHING-kuh-pin
UK
CHING-kuh-pin
Listen in Context
The chinquapin has small, sweet nuts inside its spiky shells.
Many animals eat chinquapin nuts in the forest.
People sometimes roast chinquapin nuts as a snack.
There's a big old chinquapin tree at the edge of the park.