How to Pronounce Quadrilles

To pronounce "quadrilles", say QUADR-ill-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

QUADR-ill-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “quadrilles”

"quadrilles" has 3 syllables: quadr-ill-es.

What does quadrilles mean?

noun

  1. A dance originating in the mid-1700s with four couples forming a square, rather much like the modern square dance.
  2. The music for this dance.

noun

  1. Quadrille ruled graph paper, quad paper.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quadrilles"?▾

"Quadrilles" has 3 syllables: quadr · ill · es.

What does "quadrilles" mean?▾

Quadrilles: A dance originating in the mid-1700s with four couples forming a square, rather much like the modern square dance.

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