How to Pronounce Quarters

To pronounce "quarters", say QUART-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɔːtəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkwɔːtəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quarters”

"quarters" has 2 syllables: quart-ers. It rhymes with headquarters and supporters, if that helps it stick.

What does quarters mean?

noun

  1. A fourth part of something.
  2. Place or position.

verb

  1. To divide into quarters; to divide by four.
  2. To provide housing for military personnel or other equipment.

    “Quarter the horses in the third stable.”

verb

  1. To drive a carriage so as to prevent the wheels from going into the ruts, or so that a rut shall be between the wheels.

Synonyms

fourthfourth part¼courtrimesterboroughcapitoulatedistrictstay overstop

Antonyms

quadruple

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Words that rhyme with quarters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

headquarterssupportershindquartersportersreporterssortersmortarsimporterstransporterssnortersairportersexporters

Related words

accommodationhostelbarrackslodgingsdormitorylodgingchamberhousing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quarters"?▾

"Quarters" has 2 syllables: quart · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "quarters"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quarters" is /ˈkwɔːtəz/.

What does "quarters" mean?▾

Quarters: A fourth part of something.

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