How to pronounce quotas
Say it like KWOH-tuz. Quotas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOH).
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US American/ˈkwoʊtəz/KWOH-tuz
UK British/ˈkwəʊtəz/KWOH-tuz
- KWOH
- tuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quotas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quotas
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWOH-tuz.
What does quotas mean?
noun
- plural of quota How to pronounce quota
Questions about saying quotas
How do you pronounce quotas?
Say KWOH-tuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwoʊtəz/. In British English it is /ˈkwəʊtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quotas?
Quotas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOH). Broken into parts: KWOH · tuz.
Is quotas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkwəʊtəz/ (KWOH-tuz).