How to pronounce quakes
Say it like KWAYKS. Quakes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWAYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quakes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quakes
American and British speakers say quakes in essentially the same way: /kweɪks/ in the US and /kweɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAYKS.
What does quakes mean?
- plural of quake How to pronounce quake
- third-person singular simple present indicative of quake How to pronounce quake
Words that rhyme with quakes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quakes.
Questions about saying quakes
How do you pronounce quakes?
Say KWAYKS. The American pronunciation is /kweɪks/. In British English it is /kweɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quakes?
Quakes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say quakes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kweɪks/ and the British form is /kweɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.