How to pronounce aquake
Say it like uh-KWAYK. Aquake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYK).
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- uh
- KWAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aquake
American and British speakers say aquake in essentially the same way: /əˈkweɪk/ in the US and /əˈkweɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWAYK.
What does aquake mean?
- quaking“I was all aquake with fear.”
Where does aquake come from?
From a- + quake.
Words that rhyme with aquake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aquake.
Questions about saying aquake
How do you pronounce aquake?
Say uh-KWAYK. The American pronunciation is /əˈkweɪk/. In British English it is /əˈkweɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquake?
Aquake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYK). Broken into parts: uh · KWAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say aquake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkweɪk/ and the British form is /əˈkweɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.