How to pronounce quartets
Say it like kwor-TETS. Quartets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TETS).
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- kwor
- TETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quartets 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.
- TETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of quartets
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kwaw-TETS.
What does quartets mean?
- plural of quartet How to pronounce quartet
Words that rhyme with quartets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quartets.
Questions about saying quartets
How do you pronounce quartets?
Say kwor-TETS. The American pronunciation is /kwɔrˈtɛts/. In British English it is /kwɔːˈtɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quartets?
Quartets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TETS). Broken into parts: kwor · TETS.
Is quartets 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 /kwɔːˈtɛts/ (kwaw-TETS).