English pronunciation · Words Starting with Q

Quinn Pronunciation

Written by Eleanor Whitfield, Lead English Curriculum Editor · Updated 2026-10-13

Quinn is pronounced KWIN, IPA /ˈkwɪn/.

KWIN

US /ˈkwɪn/

Syllables: KWIN (1 syllable)

proper noun: An Irish surname from O Cuinn, now used as a first name as well.

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Quinn in a Sentence

Quinn moved here from Galway.
There are two children named Quinn in the class.
Quinn signed the lease on Friday.

Common Mispronunciations of Quinn

Not KWEEN

Short i, so the name is nothing like queen. Doubling the final n is what keeps that vowel short.

Not KIN

A qu is a kw with real lip rounding, and letting the w go leaves kin.

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