How to Pronounce "quantifiers"
word
ˈkwɑːn.t̬ɪˌfaɪ.ɚz
KWON-ti-fy-urz
ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ.əz
KWON-ti-fy-uhz
Definition
Words or phrases that are used to express quantity, such as 'some', 'many', 'a few', or 'much'. Quantifiers help tell us how much or how many of something there is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɑːn.t̬ɪˌfaɪ.ɚz
British English
ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ.əz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWON-ti-fy-urz
UK
KWON-ti-fy-uhz
Listen in Context
'Many', 'some', and 'few' are common quantifiers.
We use quantifiers to show how much or how many.
'Much' is a quantifier used with uncountable nouns.
Learners often mix up which quantifiers go with countable or uncountable nouns.