How to pronounce quatrain
Say it like KWAH-trayn. Quatrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
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US American/ˈkwɑtreɪn/KWAH-trayn
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- KWAH
- trayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quatrain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- traynKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does quatrain mean?
noun
- A poem in four lines.
- A stanza of four lines.
Where does quatrain come from?
Borrowed from French quatrain.
Questions about saying quatrain
How do you pronounce quatrain?
Say KWAH-trayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑtreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quatrain?
Quatrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · trayn.