How to Pronounce Quite

To pronounce "quite", say QUIT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kwaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kwaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quite”

"quite" has 2 syllables: quit-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does quite mean?

adverb

  1. (heading) To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
  2. (heading) In a fully justified sense; truly, perfectly, actually.

interjection

  1. Indicates agreement; "exactly so".

Synonyms

absolutelyfullythoroughlytotallyutterly

Antonyms

slightly

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Words that rhyme with quite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

ratherrelativetoocomparisoncomparativelyalreadyalsojust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quite"?▾

"Quite" has 2 syllables: quit · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "quite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quite" is /kwaɪt/.

What does "quite" mean?▾

Quite: (heading) To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.

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