How to Pronounce “quantitative”

American (US)

/ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/

British (UK)

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/

adjective — Of a measurements and data types: based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality.

Example: quantitative data.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “quantitative” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “quantitative” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "quantitative" mean?

quantitative (adjective): Of a measurements and data types: based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality. For example — quantitative data.

How do you pronounce "quantitative" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/. British English: /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "quantitative"?

/ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ in American English, /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "quantitative"?

“quantitative” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.