quarterdeck

Questions

How do you pronounce quarterdeck?

The recorded pronunciation is /kwˈɔɹtɚdˌɛk/.

What does quarterdeck mean?

The aft part of the upper deck of a ship; normally reserved for officers

Where does quarterdeck come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kʷetwóresder. Proto-Indo-European *kʷetwr̥- Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *kʷtwr̥to- Proto-Italic *kʷeturtos Latin quārtus Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -ārius Latin quārtārius Anglo-Norman quarterbor. Middle English quarter English quarter English deck English quarterdeck From quarter + deck.

How to pronounce quarterdeck

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “quarterdeck”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kwˈɔɹtɚdˌɛk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “quarterdeck”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “quarterdeck” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.