How to pronounce quietude
Say it like KWY-ih-tyood. Quietude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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- KWY
- ih
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quietude 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of quietude
American and British speakers say quietude in essentially the same way: /ˈkwaɪɪtjud/ in the US and /ˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWY-ih-tyood.
What does quietude mean?
- Synonym of quietness (“absence of sound”)
- tranquility
Where does quietude come from?
Borrowed from Middle French quiétude, from Late Latin quiētūdō, from Latin quiētus, perfect passive participle of quiēscō (“rest”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying quietude
How do you pronounce quietude?
Say KWY-ih-tyood. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪɪtjud/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quietude?
Quietude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · ih · tyood.
Do Americans and Brits say quietude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwaɪɪtjud/ and the British form is /ˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.