How to Pronounce Quartile

To pronounce "quartile", say QUART-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quartile”

"quartile" has 3 syllables: quart-il-e. It rhymes with chortle and mortal, if that helps it stick.

What does quartile mean?

noun

  1. Any of the three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts, each containing a quarter of the population.
  2. Any one of the four groups so divided.

    “This school is ranked in the first quartile.”

Words that rhyme with quartile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chortlemortalimmortalsortalcortiletortilevortaloertelbortle

Related words

percentilequarterclassstratastratummedianquintileinterquartile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quartile"?▾

"Quartile" has 3 syllables: quart · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "quartile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quartile" is /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/.

What does "quartile" mean?▾

Quartile: Any of the three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts, each containing a quarter of the population.

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