How to pronounce quid
Say it like KWID. Quid is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWID
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quid
American and British speakers say quid in essentially the same way: /kwɪd/ in the US and /kwɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWID.
What does quid mean?
- The inherent nature of something.
- Paired with quo, in reference to the phrase quid pro quo (“this for that”): something offered in exchange for something else.
- Pound (currency). (usually used with a whole number of pounds)“Seven quid for a toastie? Are you taking the mick?!”
- Euro.
- Dollar, dollars.
- A piece of material for chewing, especially chewing tobacco.
- The act of chewing such tobacco.
Where does quid come from?
Borrowed from Latin quid (“what, something”), neuter singular of quis (“who”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with quid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quid.
Questions about saying quid
How do you pronounce quid?
Say KWID. The American pronunciation is /kwɪd/. In British English it is /kwɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quid?
Quid is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWID.
Do Americans and Brits say quid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪd/ and the British form is /kwɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.