How to pronounce quartan
Say it like KWOR-tun. Quartan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quartan 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quartan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAW-tun.
What does quartan mean?
- Recurring every four days; especially in designating a form of malaria with such symptoms.
Where does quartan come from?
From Anglo-Norman quartaine, Old French quartaine, from Latin quartāna (short for febris quartana), noun use of feminine form of quartānus (“recurring every four days”), from quartus (“fourth”).
Words that rhyme with quartan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quartan.
Questions about saying quartan
How do you pronounce quartan?
Say KWOR-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtən/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quartan?
Quartan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · tun.
Is quartan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkwɔːtən/ (KWAW-tun).