How to pronounce quadruped
Say it like KWAH-druh-ped. Quadruped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
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- KWAH
- druh
- ped
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadruped 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.
- pedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of quadruped
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOD-ruh-ped.
What does quadruped mean?
- A four-footed or four-legged animal.
- A mammal ambulating on all fours.
Where does quadruped come from?
Borrowed from French quadrupède, from Middle French, from Latin stem of quadrupēs (“four-footed, a four-footed animal”), from quadri- (“four-”) + stem of pes (“foot”).
Questions about saying quadruped
How do you pronounce quadruped?
Say KWAH-druh-ped. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑdrəˌpɛd/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒdrəpɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadruped?
Quadruped has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · druh · ped.
Is quadruped 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 /ˈkwɒdrəpɛd/ (KWOD-ruh-ped).