How to pronounce quarters
Say it like KWOR-terz. Quarters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkwɔrtɚz/KWOR-terz
UK British/ˈkwɔːtəz/KWAW-tuz
- KWOR
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quarters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAW-tuz.
What does quarters mean?
noun
- plural of quarter. How to pronounce quarter
- Housing, barracks, or other habitation or living space.
- The place where someone or something lives.
- A commonly played university drinking game in North America.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of quarter How to pronounce quarter
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- living quarters
Words that sound like quarters
- quarters'
Questions about saying quarters
How do you pronounce quarters?
Say KWOR-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarters?
Quarters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · terz.
Is quarters 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 /ˈkwɔːtəz/ (KWAW-tuz).
What words sound the same as quarters?
Quarters sounds the same as quarters' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.