How to pronounce quadrobics
Say it like kwah-DROH-biks. Quadrobics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROH).
- kwah
- DROH
- biks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadrobics 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.
- DROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- biksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quadrobics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kwo-DROH-biks.
What does quadrobics mean?
- Physical actions, movements, and exercises performed by an individual on all fours to mimic those of an animal.
Where does quadrobics come from?
Likely a blend of quadrupedal (“walking on four feet”) + aerobics.
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Words that rhyme with quadrobics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quadrobics.
Questions about saying quadrobics
How do you pronounce quadrobics?
Say kwah-DROH-biks. The American pronunciation is /kwɑˈdroʊbɪks/. In British English it is /kwɒˈdrəʊbɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadrobics?
Quadrobics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROH). Broken into parts: kwah · DROH · biks.
Is quadrobics 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 /kwɒˈdrəʊbɪks/ (kwo-DROH-biks).