How to Pronounce "quadratic"
word
kwɑˈdɹɑtɪk
kwah-DRA-tik
kwɒdɹˈætɪk
kwod-RAT-ik
Definition
Describes something related to a square or the second power, especially in mathematics, such as an equation where the highest exponent of the variable is two.
IPA Transcription
American English
kwɑˈdɹɑtɪk
British English
kwɒdɹˈætɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kwah-DRA-tik
UK
kwod-RAT-ik
Listen in Context
A quadratic equation has the form ax² + bx + c = 0.
The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola.
He solved the quadratic problem quickly.
Do you remember how to use the quadratic formula from math class?