How to pronounce quavers
Say it like KWAY-verz. Quavers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY).
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US American/ˈkweɪvɚz/KWAY-verz
UK British/ˈkweɪvəz/KWAY-vuz
- KWAY
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quavers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quavers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAY-vuz.
What does quavers mean?
noun
- plural of quaver How to pronounce quaver
- third-person singular simple present indicative of quaver How to pronounce quaver
Questions about saying quavers
How do you pronounce quavers?
Say KWAY-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkweɪvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkweɪvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quavers?
Quavers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAY). Broken into parts: KWAY · verz.
Is quavers 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 /ˈkweɪvəz/ (KWAY-vuz).