How to pronounce quadrennial
Say it like kwah-DREN-ee-ul. Quadrennial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREN).
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- kwah
- DREN
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadrennial 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.
- DRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quadrennial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwo-DREN-ee-ul.
What does quadrennial mean?
- Happening every four years.
- Lasting for four years.
- A four-year period, a quadrennium.
Where does quadrennial come from?
Borrowed from Latin quadriennium (“four-year period”), from quattuor (“four”) + annus (“year”).
Words that rhyme with quadrennial
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Questions about saying quadrennial
How do you pronounce quadrennial?
Say kwah-DREN-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /kwɑˈdrɛniəl/. In British English it is /kwɒˈdrɛniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadrennial?
Quadrennial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREN). Broken into parts: kwah · DREN · ee · ul.
Is quadrennial 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 /kwɒˈdrɛniəl/ (kwo-DREN-ee-ul).