How to pronounce quadratic
Say it like kwah-DRAH-tik. Quadratic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH).
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- kwah
- DRAH
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadratic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does quadratic mean?
- A quadratic polynomial, function or equation.
- Square-shaped.
- Of a polynomial, equation or function, second-degree: involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as ax²+bx+c.
Where does quadratic come from?
From French quadratique (1765), from Latin quadrātus + -ique (English -ic), form of quadrō (“to make square”), from quādrus (“square”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷetwóres (“four”), whence also Latin quartus (“fourth”).
Words that rhyme with quadratic
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Questions about saying quadratic
How do you pronounce quadratic?
Say kwah-DRAH-tik. The American pronunciation is /kwɑˈdrɑtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadratic?
Quadratic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH). Broken into parts: kwah · DRAH · tik.