How to pronounce quod
Say it like KWOD. Quod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of quod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOD.
What does quod mean?
- A quadrangle or court, as of a prison; a prison.
- Confinement in a prison.
Where does quod come from?
Abbreviation of quadrangle; originally (17th century) referring to the quadrangles of Newgate Prison, London.
Words that rhyme with quod
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Words that sound like quod
Questions about saying quod
How do you pronounce quod?
Say KWOD. The American pronunciation is /kwɑd/. In British English it is /kwɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quod?
Quod is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWOD.
Is quod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kwɒd/ (KWOD).
What words sound the same as quod?
Quod sounds the same as quad in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.