How to pronounce quadrature
Say it like KWAH-druh-chuu-er. Quadrature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
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- KWAH
- druh
- chuu
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadrature 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.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- chuuGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quadrature
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOD-ruh-tyoor.
What does quadrature mean?
- The process of making something square; squaring.
- The act or process of constructing a square that has the same area as a given plane figure, or of computing that area.
- The calculation of a definite integral by numerical means.
Where does quadrature come from?
Borrowed from Latin quadrātūra.
Questions about saying quadrature
How do you pronounce quadrature?
Say KWAH-druh-chuu-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑdrəˌtʃʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒdrəˌtjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadrature?
Quadrature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · druh · chuu · er.
Is quadrature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈkwɒdrəˌtjʊə/ (KWOD-ruh-tyoor).