How to pronounce quantity
Say it like KWAHN-tuh-tee. Quantity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN).
- KWAHN
- tuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quantity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quantity
- 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-tee.
What does quantity mean?
- A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.“You have to choose between quantity and quality.”
- An indefinite amount of something.“Some soap making oils are best as base oils, used in a larger quantity in the soap, while other oils are best added in a small quantity.”
- A specific measured amount.“This bag would normally cost $497.50 for a quantity of 250, at a price of $1.99 per piece.”
Where does quantity come from?
From Middle English quantite, from Old French quantité, from Latin quantitās (“quantity”), from quantus (“how much”).
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Questions about saying quantity
How do you pronounce quantity?
Say KWAHN-tuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑntəti/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒntɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quantity?
Quantity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN). Broken into parts: KWAHN · tuh · tee.
Is quantity 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 /ˈkwɒntɪti/ (KWON-tih-tee).