How to pronounce quavered
Say it like KWAY-verd. Quavered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY).
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- KWAY
- verd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quavered 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.
- verdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quavered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAY-vud.
What does quavered mean?
- simple past and past participle of quaver How to pronounce quaver
Words that rhyme with quavered
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Questions about saying quavered
How do you pronounce quavered?
Say KWAY-verd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkweɪvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkweɪvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quavered?
Quavered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY). Broken into parts: KWAY · verd.
Is quavered 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 /ˈkweɪvəd/ (KWAY-vud).