How to pronounce quadruplet
Say it like kwah-DRUHP-lut. Quadruplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRUHP).
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- kwah
- DRUHP
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quadruplet 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.
- DRUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quadruplet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwo-DRUHP-lut.
What does quadruplet mean?
- A tuplet of four notes.
- A sequence of four elements.
- One of a group of four, particularly one of four babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
Where does quadruplet come from?
From quadruple + -et.
Words that rhyme with quadruplet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quadruplet.
Questions about saying quadruplet
How do you pronounce quadruplet?
Say kwah-DRUHP-lut. The American pronunciation is /kwɑˈdrʌplət/. In British English it is /kwɒˈdrʌplət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quadruplet?
Quadruplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRUHP). Broken into parts: kwah · DRUHP · lut.
Is quadruplet 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 /kwɒˈdrʌplət/ (kwo-DRUHP-lut).