To pronounce "quartz", say QUARTZ — one syllable, IPA /kwɔːts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"quartz" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sports and shorts, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: quarts — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Quartz" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "quartz" is /kwɔːts/.
Quartz: The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO2. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.
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