How to Pronounce "quarantines"
word
ˈkwɔɹənˌtaɪnz/, /ˈkwɔɹənˌtinz
KWOR-uhn-teenz
kwˈɒɹɑːntˌiːn
kwor-AAN-teenz
Definition
'Quarantines' are periods when people or animals are kept away from others to prevent the spread of disease. It can also refer to the official orders or situations where this happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɔɹənˌtaɪnz/, /ˈkwɔɹənˌtinz
British English
kwˈɒɹɑːntˌiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWOR-uhn-teenz
UK
kwor-AAN-teenz
Listen in Context
The country ordered strict quarantines for travelers.
Schools closed during the quarantines last year.
New quarantines stopped the virus from spreading.
After months of quarantines, people were eager to travel again.