How to pronounce quaking
Say it like KWAY-king. Quaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY).
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- KWAY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quaking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 quaking
American and British speakers say quaking in essentially the same way: /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAY-king.
What does quaking mean?
- The action of the verb quake.
- Shaking uncontrollably, especially due to fear or awe; trembling or shivering.
- present participle and gerund of quake How to pronounce quake
Where does quaking come from?
From Middle English quakinge, quakyng, from Old English cwacung (“quaking, trembling”), equivalent to quake + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with quaking
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Questions about saying quaking
How do you pronounce quaking?
Say KWAY-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quaking?
Quaking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY). Broken into parts: KWAY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say quaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.