To pronounce "quarter-century", say QUART-erc-ent-ury — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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QUART-erc-ent-ury
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"quarter-century" has 4 syllables: quart-erc-ent-ury.
"Quarter-century" has 4 syllables: quart · erc · ent · ury.
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