How to pronounce quatrefoil
Say it like ka-truh-FOYL. Quatrefoil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOYL).
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- ka
- truh
- FOYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quatrefoil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FOYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of quatrefoil
American and British speakers say quatrefoil in essentially the same way: /kætrəˈfɔɪl/ in the US and /kætrəˈfɔɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ka-truh-FOYL.
What does quatrefoil mean?
- A symmetrical shape that forms the overall outline of four partially-overlapping circles of the same diameter.
- A stylized flower or leaf with four lobes.
Where does quatrefoil come from?
From Old French quatrefoil, from quatre (“four”) + foil (“leaf”).
Words that rhyme with quatrefoil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quatrefoil.
Questions about saying quatrefoil
How do you pronounce quatrefoil?
Say ka-truh-FOYL. The American pronunciation is /kætrəˈfɔɪl/. In British English it is /kætrəˈfɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quatrefoil?
Quatrefoil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOYL). Broken into parts: ka · truh · FOYL.
Do Americans and Brits say quatrefoil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kætrəˈfɔɪl/ and the British form is /kætrəˈfɔɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.