How to pronounce quaternary
American English pronunciation
KWAH-ter-nair-ee
- IPA
- /ˈkwɑtɚˌnɛɹi/
- Syllables
- KWAH · ter · nair · ee (4 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What quaternary means
Fourth in order or rank
In a sentence: Ben came in just after the first three runners, so his quaternary finish missed a medal.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning made up of four, from a word meaning four at a time.
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