How to pronounce quadrifarious
Say it like kwah-druh-FER-ee-us. Quadrifarious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER).
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- kwah
- druh
- FER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadrifarious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FERSay 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quadrifarious
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwod-rih-FAIR-ee-us.
What does quadrifarious mean?
- Arranged in four rows or ranks.
Where does quadrifarious come from?
From quadri- + ferō (“carry, bear”).
Words that rhyme with quadrifarious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quadrifarious.
Questions about saying quadrifarious
How do you pronounce quadrifarious?
Say kwah-druh-FER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɑdrəˈfɛriəs/. In British English it is /ˌkwɒdrɪˈfɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadrifarious?
Quadrifarious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER). Broken into parts: kwah · druh · FER · ee · us.
Is quadrifarious 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 /ˌkwɒdrɪˈfɛəriəs/ (kwod-rih-FAIR-ee-us).