How to Pronounce "quite some"
expression
ˈkwaɪt/ /ˈsəm
KWYTE-sum
kwaɪt/ /sˈʌm
KWYTE-SUM
Definition
Used to emphasize a fairly large amount or long duration. It often means 'more than you might expect'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwaɪt/ /ˈsəm
British English
kwaɪt/ /sˈʌm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWYTE-sum
UK
KWYTE-SUM
Listen in Context
I waited for quite some time at the bus stop.
She has quite some books in her room.
It took us quite some days to finish the project.
He's been living abroad for quite some years now.