How to pronounce quaranteam
Say it like KWOR-un-teem. Quaranteam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce quaranteam. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KWOR
- un
- teem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quaranteam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quaranteam
American and British speakers say quaranteam in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɔrəntim/ in the US and /ˈkwɒrəntiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWOR-un-teem.
What does quaranteam mean?
- A group of people who choose to quarantine together during a pandemic to limit exposure and maintain social interaction and support.
- To quarantine together with a group of people; to form a quaranteam.
Where does quaranteam come from?
Blend of quarantine + team.
Questions about saying quaranteam
How do you pronounce quaranteam?
Say KWOR-un-teem. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrəntim/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒrəntiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quaranteam?
Quaranteam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · un · teem.
Do Americans and Brits say quaranteam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɔrəntim/ and the British form is /ˈkwɒrəntiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.