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

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

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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'.

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