How to pronounce quieter
Say it like KWY-uh-ter. Quieter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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- KWY
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quieter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quieter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWY-ih-tuh.
What does quieter mean?
Where does quieter come from?
From quiet + -er.
Words that rhyme with quieter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quieter.
Questions about saying quieter
How do you pronounce quieter?
Say KWY-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quieter?
Quieter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · uh · ter.
Is quieter 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 /ˈkwaɪɪtə/ (KWY-ih-tuh).