How to pronounce quartier
Say it like kar-tee-AY. Quartier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- kar
- tee
- AY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quartier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quartier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-tee-AY.
What does quartier mean?
- A quarter or district of an urban settlement in France.
Where does quartier come from?
Borrowed from French quartier.
Words that rhyme with quartier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quartier.
Questions about saying quartier
How do you pronounce quartier?
Say kar-tee-AY. The American pronunciation is /kɑrtiˈeɪ/. In British English it is /kɑːtiˈeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quartier?
Quartier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: kar · tee · AY.
Is quartier 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 /kɑːtiˈeɪ/ (kah-tee-AY).