How to pronounce quarterstaff
Say it like KWOR-ter-staf. Quarterstaff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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US American/ˈkwɔrtərˌstæf/KWOR-ter-staf
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KWOR
- ter
- staf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarterstaff 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- stafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does quarterstaff mean?
noun
- A wooden staff with an approximate length between 2 and 2.5 meters, sometimes tipped with iron, used as a weapon in rural England during the Early Modern period.
- Fighting or exercise with a wooden staff of this sort.“He was very adept at quarterstaff.”
Where does quarterstaff come from?
From quarter + staff, attested since about 1550.
Questions about saying quarterstaff
How do you pronounce quarterstaff?
Say KWOR-ter-staf. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtərˌstæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarterstaff?
Quarterstaff has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · ter · staf.