How to pronounce quantify
Say it like KWAHN-tih-fy. Quantify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkwɑntɪˌfaɪ/KWAHN-tih-fy
UK British/ˈkwɒntɪˌfaɪ/KWON-tih-fy
- KWAHN
- tih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quantify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of quantify
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWON-tih-fy.
What does quantify mean?
verb
- To assign a quantity to.
- To determine the value of (a variable or expression).
- To relate a statement (called a predicate) to a given set using a quantifier, either for all (denoted ∀) or there exists (denoted ∃).“The statement (#92;forallx#92;in#92;mathbb#123;R#125;)#92;,2x#61;x#43;x quantifies over the real numbers.”
Where does quantify come from?
From Medieval Latin quantifico (introduced by Sir William Hamilton in logic).
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Questions about saying quantify
How do you pronounce quantify?
Say KWAHN-tih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑntɪˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒntɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quantify?
Quantify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN). Broken into parts: KWAHN · tih · fy.
Is quantify 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 /ˈkwɒntɪˌfaɪ/ (KWON-tih-fy).