How to Pronounce "quite a"
expression
ˈkwaɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə
KWYTE-uh
kwaɪt/ /æɪ
KWYTE-uh
Definition
Used to emphasize that someone or something is impressive, unusual, or surprising; means 'a remarkable' or 'a considerable' (e.g., 'quite a story', 'quite a day').
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwaɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə
British English
kwaɪt/ /æɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWYTE-uh
UK
KWYTE-uh
Listen in Context
That was quite a party last night!
It's quite a long walk to school.
She told me quite a story.
Well, that was quite a surprise.