How to pronounce quadrant
Say it like KWAH-drunt. Quadrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
- KWAH
- drunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadrant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- druntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quadrant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOD-runt.
What does quadrant mean?
- One of the four sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular lines.
- One of the four regions of the Cartesian plane bounded by the x-axis and y-axis.
- One fourth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 90°.
Where does quadrant come from?
Inherited from Middle English quadrant, from Old French cadran, quadrant and its etymon Latin quadrāns, -antis (“fourth part of something, quarter”).
Questions about saying quadrant
How do you pronounce quadrant?
Say KWAH-drunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑdrənt/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒdrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadrant?
Quadrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · drunt.
Is quadrant 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 /ˈkwɒdrənt/ (KWOD-runt).