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How to pronounce quantify

quantify
/ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪ/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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qu is pronounced /kw/: a k followed by rounded lips.

Quantify, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce quantify?

Quantify is pronounced /ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in quantify?

Quantify has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in quantify?

The first syllable: /ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪ/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in quantify?

qu is pronounced /kw/: a k followed by rounded lips.

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