The word "quinion" is a rare and archaic term that refers to a five-pointed star. Its spelling can be confusing because its pronunciation doesn't quite match its spelling. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), "quinion" is pronounced as /kɪnjən/. The "q" is silent, while the "u" is pronounced like the "i" in "bit." The second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by a schwa, and the final syllable is pronounced with a soft "n."