English language expert Professor Hamilton J. Smith gives the correct pronunciation of "quintuplets"

The video addresses the controversy surrounding the pronunciation of the word 'quintuplets'. It highlights common mispronunciations and clarifies the correct pronunciation, as agreed upon by major dictionaries like the Oxford English Dictionary and Webster's. The correct pronunciation places the accent on the first syllable, with the 'U' pronounced as in 'demure'.

What is the main issue discussed in the introduction of the video?

• The origin of the word.

• The spelling of 'quintuplets'.

• The history of the word 'quintuplets'.

• The controversy over its pronunciation.

Which of the following is a common mispronunciation of 'quintuplets'?

• kwin-TIP-lets

• kwin-TUP-lets

• kwin-TOO-plets

• kwin-TAP-lets

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, where should the accent be placed in 'quintuplets'?

• On the second syllable

• On the first syllable

• On the third syllable

• On the last syllable

How is the 'U' in 'quintuplets' pronounced according to the video?

• Like the 'U' in 'umbrella'

• Like the 'U' in 'up'

• Like the 'U' in 'under'

• Like the 'U' in 'demure'

What is the correct pronunciation of 'quintuplets' as emphasized in the video?

• kwin-TOO-plets

• kwin-TAP-lets

• kwin-TUP-lets

• kwin-TIP-lets