How to pronounce quavering
Say it like KWAY-vuh-ring. Quavering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY).
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- KWAY
- vuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quavering 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quavering
American and British speakers say quavering in essentially the same way: /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAY-vuh-ring.
What does quavering mean?
- present participle and gerund of quaver How to pronounce quaver
- Trembling, or prone to trembling and shaking.
- The act of something that quavers.
Words that rhyme with quavering
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Questions about saying quavering
How do you pronounce quavering?
Say KWAY-vuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quavering?
Quavering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY). Broken into parts: KWAY · vuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say quavering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkweɪvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.