How to Pronounce Quadrivalent

To pronounce "quadrivalent", say QUADR-iv-al-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /kwɒdrɪˈveɪlənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/kwɒdrɪˈveɪlənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quadrivalent”

"quadrivalent" has 4 syllables: quadr-iv-al-ent.

What does quadrivalent mean?

noun

  1. Any quadrivalent chromosome

adjective

  1. Having a valence of four
  2. (of a vaccine) Protecting against four different (usually flu) viruses.

Synonyms

tetravalent

Related words

ceriumvanadiumquadravalentpolyvalentmultivalentmultivalencedbivalentquadridentate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quadrivalent"?▾

"Quadrivalent" has 4 syllables: quadr · iv · al · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "quadrivalent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quadrivalent" is /kwɒdrɪˈveɪlənt/.

What does "quadrivalent" mean?▾

Quadrivalent: Any quadrivalent chromosome

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