How to pronounce quartile
Say it like KWOR-til. Quartile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quartile 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.
- tilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quartile
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAW-til.
What does quartile mean?
- Any of the three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts, each containing a quarter of the population.
- Any one of the four groups so divided.“This school is ranked in the first quartile.”
- To divide into quartiles.
Where does quartile come from?
From Middle French quartil, from Medieval Latin quartilus.
Questions about saying quartile
How do you pronounce quartile?
Say KWOR-til. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quartile?
Quartile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · til.
Is quartile 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 /ˈkwɔːtɪl/ (KWAW-til).