How to pronounce quittance
Say it like KWIT-uns. Quittance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT).
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- KWIT
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quittance 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quittance
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWIT-uns.
What does quittance mean?
- A release or acquittal.
- A discharge from a debt or obligation; a document that shows this discharge.
Where does quittance come from?
From Middle English quytaunce, from Old French quitance (modern French quittance), from Latin quietantia.
Words that rhyme with quittance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quittance.
Questions about saying quittance
How do you pronounce quittance?
Say KWIT-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪtəns/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪtəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quittance?
Quittance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT). Broken into parts: KWIT · uns.
Is quittance 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 /ˈkwɪtəns/ (KWIT-uns).