How to pronounce quantities
Say it like KWAHN-tuh-teez. Quantities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN).
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- KWAHN
- tuh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quantities 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quantities
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWON-tih-teez.
What does quantities mean?
- plural of quantity How to pronounce quantity
- plural of quantitie
Questions about saying quantities
How do you pronounce quantities?
Say KWAHN-tuh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑntətiz/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒntɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quantities?
Quantities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN). Broken into parts: KWAHN · tuh · teez.
Is quantities 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 /ˈkwɒntɪtiz/ (KWON-tih-teez).