How to pronounce earthquakes
Say it like URTH-kwayks. Earthquakes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- kwayks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthquakes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kwayksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of earthquakes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-kwayks.
What does earthquakes mean?
- plural of earthquake How to pronounce earthquake
Questions about saying earthquakes
How do you pronounce earthquakes?
Say URTH-kwayks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌkweɪks/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌkweɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthquakes?
Earthquakes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · kwayks.
Is earthquakes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːθˌkweɪks/ (URTH-kwayks).