Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does quarter-stave mean?
Alternative form of quarterstaff.
Where does quarter-stave come from?
Back-formation from quarterstaves.

How to pronounce quarter-stave

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “quarter-stave”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “quarter-stave” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.