How to pronounce quorum
Say it like KWOR-um. Quorum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
- KWOR
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quorum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quorum
American and British speakers say quorum in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɔrəm/ in the US and /ˈkwɔːrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAW-rum.
What does quorum mean?
- The minimum number of members required for a group to officially conduct business and to cast votes, often but not necessarily a majority or supermajority.“We can discuss the issue tonight but cannot vote until we have a quorum.”
- The minimum number of votes that a distributed transaction has to obtain in order to be allowed to perform an operation in a distributed system.
Where does quorum come from?
Latin quōrum is the masculine genitive plural of the relative pronoun quī (“who”).
Words that rhyme with quorum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quorum.
Questions about saying quorum
How do you pronounce quorum?
Say KWOR-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrəm/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quorum?
Quorum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · um.
Do Americans and Brits say quorum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɔrəm/ and the British form is /ˈkwɔːrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.