English pronunciation · Words Starting with Q
Quite Pronunciation
Quite is pronounced KWYT, IPA /ˈkwaɪt/.
KWYT
US /ˈkwaɪt/
Syllables: KWYT (1 syllable)
adverb: To a fairly large degree, or, with certain words, completely.
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Quite in a Sentence
- The room was quite small.
- I am quite sure she had already left.
- It is quite the cheapest option on the list.
Common Mispronunciations of Quite
Not KWIT
That silent e is pulling the i long, into the y of my. Leave it short and quite becomes quit.
Not KWY-uht
Quite is one beat and quiet is two. The order of the final two letters is the only clue the spelling gives.
Tip: Quite, quiet and quit are three separate words that learners often blur together.
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