How to pronounce quenching
Say it like KWEN-ching. Quenching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEN).
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- KWEN
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quenching 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.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quenching
American and British speakers say quenching in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEN-ching.
What does quenching mean?
- The extinction of any of several physical properties.
- The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.
- A process in which a galaxy loses cold gas, thus strongly suppressing star formation.
- present participle and gerund of quench How to pronounce quench
Where does quenching come from?
From Middle English quenchinge, equivalent to quench + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with quenching
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Questions about saying quenching
How do you pronounce quenching?
Say KWEN-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quenching?
Quenching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEN). Broken into parts: KWEN · ching.
Do Americans and Brits say quenching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.