How to Pronounce Quatrain

To pronounce "quatrain", say QUATR-ain — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quatrain

"quatrain" has 2 syllables: quatr-ain.

What does quatrain mean?

noun

  1. A poem in four lines.
  2. A stanza of four lines.

    And Lo! the Hunter of the East has caught

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How many syllables are in "quatrain"?

"Quatrain" has 2 syllables: quatr · ain.

What is the IPA transcription of "quatrain"?

The IPA transcription of "quatrain" is /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/.

What does "quatrain" mean?

Quatrain: A poem in four lines.

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