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quinine
Definition:
(nou) a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy
Examples:
Examples include mefloquine and quinine.
It is cherry in flavor with a background of quinine.
It was considered, by some, to be superior to quinine.
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Common mistakes of quinine pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "qui-NINE" /kwɪˈnaɪn/. This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "qui" in "quinine" for correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many mispronounce "quinine" with an "ee" sound, saying "kwee-nine" /kwiːˈnaɪn/. The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound. Tip: Focus on the "i" in "quinine" sounding like "ih" as in "kit".
- Omitting the "q" sound: Some people may drop the "q" sound, pronouncing it as "inine" /ˈnaɪn/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always include the "kw" sound at the beginning of "quinine".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "quinine" with "quarantine" /ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/. Each word has distinct syllables and stress patterns. Tip: Practice saying each word separately to distinguish their sounds clearly.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce "quinine" with a long "ine" sound, as in "line" /laɪn/. The correct ending has a short sound. Tip: Ensure the "ine" in "quinine" sounds like "ine" in "fine" but with a quicker delivery.