How to Pronounce Quarterstaff

To pronounce "quarterstaff", say QUART-erst-aff — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɔɹtəɹˌstæf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈkwɔɹtəɹˌstæf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quarterstaff”

"quarterstaff" has 3 syllables: quart-erst-aff.

What does quarterstaff mean?

noun

  1. A wooden staff of an approximate length between 2 and 2.5 meters, sometimes tipped with iron, used as a weapon in rural England during the Early Modern period.
  2. Fighting or exercise with the quarterstaff.

    “He was very adept at quarterstaff.”

Synonyms

boshort staff

Related words

quarter-staffquarter-stavegibstaffpalstaffstaffhandstaffpikestafftipstaff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quarterstaff"?▾

"Quarterstaff" has 3 syllables: quart · erst · aff.

What is the IPA transcription of "quarterstaff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quarterstaff" is /ˈkwɔɹtəɹˌstæf/.

What does "quarterstaff" mean?▾

Quarterstaff: A wooden staff of an approximate length between 2 and 2.5 meters, sometimes tipped with iron, used as a weapon in rural England during the Early Modern period.

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