How to pronounce quarterly
Say it like KWOR-ter-lee. Quarterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- ter
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarterly 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quarterly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAW-tuh-lee.
What does quarterly mean?
- of or relating to or consisting of a quarter“quarterly report”
- a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year)
- in diagonally opposed quarters of an escutcheon“two coats of arms borne quarterly”
- in three month intervals“interest is compounded quarterly”
Where does quarterly come from?
From quarter + -ly (adjectival).
Questions about saying quarterly
How do you pronounce quarterly?
Say KWOR-ter-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtɚli/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarterly?
Quarterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · ter · lee.
Is quarterly 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 /ˈkwɔːtəli/ (KWAW-tuh-lee).