How to Pronounce "quince"
word
ˈkwɪns
KWINS
kwˈɪns
kw-INS
Definition
A quince is a hard, yellow fruit that looks like a cross between an apple and a pear. It is usually cooked and used in jams, jellies, or desserts, because it is too sour to eat raw.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪns
British English
kwˈɪns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWINS
UK
kw-INS
Listen in Context
She made quince jam for breakfast.
A quince is yellow and hard when ripe.
You can't eat a raw quince because it is too sour.
Have you ever tried a dessert made from quince?