How to Pronounce "quintessentially"
word
ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəɫi
kwin-tuh-SEN-shuh-lee
kwˌɪntɪsˈɛnʃəlˌi
kwin-tis-EN-shuhl-ee
Definition
In a way that perfectly represents the most typical or ideal example of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəɫi
British English
kwˌɪntɪsˈɛnʃəlˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kwin-tuh-SEN-shuh-lee
UK
kwin-tis-EN-shuhl-ee
Listen in Context
This dish is quintessentially French.
She is quintessentially optimistic.
Tea-drinking is quintessentially British.
His humor is quintessentially dry and witty.