How to Pronounce "quinine"
word
ˈkwaɪˌnaɪn
KWY-nyn
kwˈɪnaɪn
kwi-NYN
Definition
Quinine is a bitter chemical substance taken from the bark of the cinchona tree, mainly used as a medicine to treat malaria.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwaɪˌnaɪn
British English
kwˈɪnaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWY-nyn
UK
kwi-NYN
Listen in Context
Quinine is used to treat malaria.
Tonic water contains a small amount of quinine.
Quinine comes from the bark of a tree.
Some people are sensitive to quinine in their drinks.