How to pronounce quartermaster
Say it like KWOR-ter-mas-ter. Quartermaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- ter
- mas
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quartermaster 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.
- masGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quartermaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KWAW-ter-mah-stuh.
What does quartermaster mean?
- An officer whose duty is to provide quarters, provisions, storage, clothing, fuel, stationery, and transportation for a regiment or other body of troops, and superintend the supplies. Master of quartering.
- A petty officer who attends to the helm, binnacle, signals, and the like, under the direction of the master. Once master of the quarterdeck.
- A leadership position within a troop whose responsibility it is to track and maintain the troop's equipment, for example stoves, Dutch ovens, utensils, and tents.
- To act as a quartermaster.
Where does quartermaster come from?
From Middle English quartermayster, quartermaistre, equivalent to quarter + master.
Questions about saying quartermaster
How do you pronounce quartermaster?
Say KWOR-ter-mas-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtɚˌmæstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtɚˌmɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quartermaster?
Quartermaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · ter · mas · ter.
Is quartermaster 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 /ˈkwɔːtɚˌmɑːstə/ (KWAW-ter-mah-stuh).