How to pronounce quotient
Say it like KWOH-shunt. Quotient has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOH).
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- KWOH
- shunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quotient 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.
- shuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quotient
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KWOH-shunt.
What does quotient mean?
- The number (either a fraction or an integer) resulting from the division of one number by another.“Dividing 12 by 4 yields a quotient of 3.”
- By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.
- The number of runs scored per wicket lost when batting, divided by the number of runs conceded per wicket taken when bowling, used as a league table tiebreaker in some first-class tournaments.
- To identify elements within a mathematical structure so as to create a quotient.
Where does quotient come from?
Borrowed from Latin quotiēns, from quotiēs.
Questions about saying quotient
How do you pronounce quotient?
Say KWOH-shunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwoʊʃənt/. In British English it is /ˈkwəʊʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quotient?
Quotient has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOH). Broken into parts: KWOH · shunt.
Is quotient 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 /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ (KWOH-shunt).