quiet

/ˈkwaɪət/

Syllables qui·et

Stress QUI-et

Phonics Breakdown

qu

/kw/

qu=/kw/

i

/aɪ/

long i (i_e)

et

/ət/

schwa

Meaning

making little or no noise; calm

Sound Reference

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qu=/kw/(queen) + i=/aɪ/(time) + et=/ət/(packet)

Example

The room is quiet at night.