How to pronounce quaich
Say it like KWAYK. Quaich is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quaich pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quaich
American and British speakers say quaich in essentially the same way: /kweɪk/ in the US and /kweɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAYK.
What does quaich mean?
- Any two-handled drinking vessel or trophy.
Where does quaich come from?
From Scots quaich, from Scottish Gaelic cuach (“bowl, goblet”), from Old Irish cuäch (“goblet”), from Proto-Celtic *kaɸukos (“cup, bowl, vessel”).
Words that rhyme with quaich
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quaich.
Words that sound like quaich
Questions about saying quaich
How do you pronounce quaich?
Say KWAYK. The American pronunciation is /kweɪk/. In British English it is /kweɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quaich?
Quaich is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say quaich the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kweɪk/ and the British form is /kweɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as quaich?
Quaich sounds the same as quake in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.