How to Pronounce "quorum"
word
KWOR-uhm
KWAW-ruhm
Definition
The minimum number of people needed to be present at a meeting for decisions to be valid.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɔɹəm
British English
kwˈɔːɹəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWOR-uhm
UK
KWAW-ruhm
Listen in Context
We need five people for a quorum.
The meeting can't start without a quorum.
We lost the quorum when John left.
Do we finally have a quorum so we can vote?