How to pronounce quarto
Say it like KWOR-toh. Quarto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkwɔrtoʊ/KWOR-toh
UK British/ˈkwɔːtəʊ/KWAW-toh
- KWOR
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarto 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of quarto
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KWAW-toh.
What does quarto mean?
noun
- A size of paper (7.5"-10" x 10"-12.5" or 190-254 x 254-312 mm). Formed by folding and cutting one of several standard sizes of paper (15"-20" x 20"-25" or 381-508 x 508-635 mm) twice to form 4 leaves (eight sides).
- Quarto writing paper (10 inches x 8 inches)
- A book size, corresponding to the paper size.
Where does quarto come from?
From Latin quartus (“fourth”).
Questions about saying quarto
How do you pronounce quarto?
Say KWOR-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarto?
Quarto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · toh.
Is quarto 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 /ˈkwɔːtəʊ/ (KWAW-toh).