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quarter
Definition:
(nou) one of four equal parts (nou) a district of a city having some distinguishing character (nou) one of four divisions into which some games are divided (nou) a unit of time equal to 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour (nou) one of four periods into which the school year is divided (nou) a fourth part of a year; three months (nou) one of the four major division of the compass (nou) a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds) (nou) a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds) (nou) a United States or Canadian coin worth one fourth of a dollar (nou) an unspecified person (nou) the rear part of a ship (nou) piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp (nou) clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkwɔːtə
Examples:
UBS returned to profitability in the fourth quarter.
They play confidently, hustle, and never choke in the fourth quarter.
It's not half baked, not even quarter baked, it's still leavening.
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Common mistakes of quarter pronunciation
- Dropping the "t": Many learners omit the "t" sound in "quarter", pronouncing it as "quar-er" instead of /ˈkwɔːrtər/ (US) or /ˈkwɔːtə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "t" to avoid this mistake.
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "quar-TER" instead of "QUAR-ter". This can change the word's clarity. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈkwɔːrtər/.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel in "quarter" can be mispronounced as "quar-der" with an "a" sound instead of the correct "or" sound. This leads to confusion. Tip: Practice the /ɔː/ sound to ensure accurate pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Non-native speakers might exaggerate the "r" sound in "quarter", making it sound like "quar-ter". This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Keep the "r" sound soft and blend it smoothly with the following vowel.
- Incorrectly lengthening the vowel: Some may elongate the first vowel, saying "quaaaaarter" instead of the correct /ˈkwɔːrtər/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and crisp to maintain proper pronunciation.