How to Pronounce Quote

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kwəʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quote”

"quote" has 2 syllables: quot-e. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does quote mean?

noun

  1. A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.
  2. A quotation mark.

verb

  1. To repeat the exact words of (a person).

    “The writer quoted the president.”

  2. To repeat (the exact words of a person).

    “The writer quoted the president's speech.”

Synonyms

cite

Antonyms

end quoteunquote

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Words that rhyme with quote

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promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

quotationcitecitedphrasenamingrecitereadcommentary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quote"?▾

"Quote" has 2 syllables: quot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "quote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quote" is /kwəʊt/.

What does "quote" mean?▾

Quote: A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.

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