How to pronounce quitclaim
Say it like KWIT-klaym. Quitclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT).
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- KWIT
- klaym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quitclaim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klaymKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quitclaim
American and British speakers say quitclaim in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪtkleɪm/ in the US and /ˈkwɪtkleɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIT-klaym.
What does quitclaim mean?
- To relinquish or release (a claim, title, etc.); to transfer (an interest in property).
- A renunciation of claims.
- A deed that is a renunciation of claims to a parcel of real property and a transfer of one's claims to another.
Where does quitclaim come from?
From Middle English quiteclaymen, from Anglo-Norman quiteclamer, from clamer quite (“to claim quit”).
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Questions about saying quitclaim
How do you pronounce quitclaim?
Say KWIT-klaym. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪtkleɪm/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪtkleɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quitclaim?
Quitclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT). Broken into parts: KWIT · klaym.
Do Americans and Brits say quitclaim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪtkleɪm/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪtkleɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.