How to pronounce quave
Say it like KWAYV. Quave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quave
American and British speakers say quave in essentially the same way: /kweɪv/ in the US and /kweɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAYV.
What does quave mean?
- A shaking; trembling.
Where does quave come from?
From Middle English quaven, cwavien (“to tremble”).
Words that rhyme with quave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quave.
Questions about saying quave
How do you pronounce quave?
Say KWAYV. The American pronunciation is /kweɪv/. In British English it is /kweɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quave?
Quave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAYV.
Do Americans and Brits say quave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kweɪv/ and the British form is /kweɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.