How to pronounce quadriceps
Say it like KWAH-druh-seps. Quadriceps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
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- KWAH
- druh
- seps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadriceps 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.
- sepsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of quadriceps
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOD-rih-seps.
What does quadriceps mean?
- A muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh.
Where does quadriceps come from?
Borrowed from Latin quadriceps, literally “four-headed”, from quadri- + -ceps, from quattuor (“four”) and from caput (“head”).
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Questions about saying quadriceps
How do you pronounce quadriceps?
Say KWAH-druh-seps. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑdrəˌsɛps/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadriceps?
Quadriceps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · druh · seps.
Is quadriceps 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 /ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps/ (KWOD-rih-seps).