How to pronounce quadrivial
Say it like kwah-DRIV-ee-ul. Quadrivial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRIV).
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US American/kwɑˈdrɪviəl/kwah-DRIV-ee-ul
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- kwah
- DRIV
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadrivial 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.
- DRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
What does quadrivial mean?
noun
- Any of the four "liberal arts" making up the quadrivium.
- Having four ways meeting in a point.
- Relating to the quadrivium.
Where does quadrivial come from?
Borrowed from Latin quadriviālis.
Words that rhyme with quadrivial
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Questions about saying quadrivial
How do you pronounce quadrivial?
Say kwah-DRIV-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /kwɑˈdrɪviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadrivial?
Quadrivial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRIV). Broken into parts: kwah · DRIV · ee · ul.