How to pronounce quartet
Say it like kwor-TET. Quartet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TET).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kwɔrˈtɛt/kwor-TET
UK British/kwɔːˈtɛt/kwaw-TET
- kwor
- TET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quartet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kworKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of quartet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kwaw-TET.
What does quartet mean?
noun
- the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
- four performers or singers who perform together
- a set of four similar things considered as a unit
Where does quartet come from?
From French quartette, from Italian quartetto.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with quartet
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Questions about saying quartet
How do you pronounce quartet?
Say kwor-TET. The American pronunciation is /kwɔrˈtɛt/. In British English it is /kwɔːˈtɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quartet?
Quartet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TET). Broken into parts: kwor · TET.
Is quartet 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 /kwɔːˈtɛt/ (kwaw-TET).