How to pronounce earthshaking
Say it like URTH-shay-king. Earthshaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɝθˌʃeɪkɪŋ/URTH-shay-king
UK British/ˈɜːθˌʃeɪkɪŋ/URTH-shay-king
- URTH
- shay
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthshaking 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.
- shayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of earthshaking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-shay-king.
What does earthshaking mean?
adjective
- Causing the earth to vibrate; very loud.
- Of global consequence or importance.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- earthshattering
- world-shaking
- world-shattering
Questions about saying earthshaking
How do you pronounce earthshaking?
Say URTH-shay-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌʃeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌʃeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthshaking?
Earthshaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · shay · king.
Is earthshaking 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 /ˈɜːθˌʃeɪkɪŋ/ (URTH-shay-king).