How to pronounce quietus
Say it like kwy-EE-tus. Quietus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- kwy
- EE
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quietus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quietus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kwy-EE-tus.
What does quietus mean?
- A stillness or pause; something that quiets or represses; removal from activity.
- Death.
- Final settlement (e.g., of a debt).
Where does quietus come from?
Short for Medieval Latin quiētus est (literally “he is quiet”).
Words that rhyme with quietus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quietus.
Questions about saying quietus
How do you pronounce quietus?
Say kwy-EE-tus. The American pronunciation is /kwaɪˈitəs/. In British English it is /kwaɪˈiːtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quietus?
Quietus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: kwy · EE · tus.
Is quietus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kwaɪˈiːtəs/ (kwy-EE-tus).