How To Pronounce Quantum
quantum
In British English, quantum is pronounced /ˈkwɒn.təm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʷw̥ɒ̃n.tm̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈkwɑːn.t̯əm/.
Quantum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Quantum has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Quantum
How do you pronounce quantum in British English?
In British English, quantum is pronounced /ˈkwɒn.təm/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʷw̥ɒ̃n.tm̩].
How do you pronounce quantum in American English?
In American English, quantum is pronounced /ˈkwɑːn.t̯əm/.
How many syllables are in quantum?
Quantum has two syllables, /kwɒn/ + /təm/.
Where is the stress in quantum?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /kwɒn/.
Do British and American English pronounce quantum the same way?
No. British English has /ˈkwɒn.təm/ and American English has /ˈkwɑːn.t̯əm/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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