How to pronounce quad
Say it like KWAHD. Quad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/kwɑd/KWAHD
UK British/kwɒd/KWOD
- KWAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of quad
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOD.
What does quad mean?
noun
- one of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
- a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg
- (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences
Where does quad come from?
The typography senses are from the abbreviation quad.
Words that rhyme with quad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quad.
Questions about saying quad
How do you pronounce quad?
Say KWAHD. The American pronunciation is /kwɑd/. In British English it is /kwɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quad?
Quad is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAHD.
Is quad pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kwɒd/ (KWOD).