How to pronounce quenches
Say it like KWEN-chuz. Quenches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEN).
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- KWEN
- chuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quenches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quenches
American and British speakers say quenches in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛntʃəz/ in the US and /ˈkwɛntʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEN-chuz.
What does quenches mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of quench How to pronounce quench
Questions about saying quenches
How do you pronounce quenches?
Say KWEN-chuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛntʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛntʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quenches?
Quenches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEN). Broken into parts: KWEN · chuz.
Do Americans and Brits say quenches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛntʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛntʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.