How to pronounce quadratus
Say it like kwah-DRAY-tus. Quadratus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAY).
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- kwah
- DRAY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadratus 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.
- DRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quadratus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kwo-DRAY-tus.
What does quadratus mean?
- Any of several roughly square or rectangular muscles, e.g. in the abdomen, thigh, and eye socket.
Where does quadratus come from?
From Latin quadratus, perfect passive participle of quadro (“to make square”).
Words that rhyme with quadratus
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Questions about saying quadratus
How do you pronounce quadratus?
Say kwah-DRAY-tus. The American pronunciation is /kwɑˈdreɪtəs/. In British English it is /kwɒˈdreɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadratus?
Quadratus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAY). Broken into parts: kwah · DRAY · tus.
Is quadratus 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 /kwɒˈdreɪtəs/ (kwo-DRAY-tus).