12 сент. 2010 г. · Quiet has two syllables and the comparative would usually be quieter. I don't feel competent to define the criteria for two-syllable words.

22 авг. 2014 г. · The norm is, of course, "quieter". You can use "more quiet" because "quiet" is a 2-syllable adjective. Adjectives like quiet, narrow, simple, ...

1 июн. 2010 г. · However, I have no objection to "more quiet" and I would say that it is idiomatic. There are also occasions where "more quiet" is preferable.

10 апр. 2009 г. · I would say quieter. "more quiet" just doesn't sound right to me.

3 янв. 2015 г. · 1)I prefer a more quiet place 2)I prefer a quitter place I know quitter is not the right one and it has another meaning a person who quits or gives up easily.

7 февр. 2008 г. · Quieter is the correct spelling here (not quietter). Your second option (more quiet than) sounds slightly awkward to me.

27 дек. 2018 г. · Is it "in the same way quieter and more durable"?

18 окт. 2013 г. · Hi guys, I have a question about the comparative please. Is it true that using adding the "-er" to the adjective is less formal than using ...

5 апр. 2023 г. · I'd definitely say "Can you speak a bit more quietly?" rather than "Can you speak a bit quieter?" You need an adverb in both cases. To me, "loud ...

18 мая 2009 г. · The general rule of thumb is that one-syllable adjectives get an "-er" in their comparative form, adjectives with three or more syllables get the "more" ...