How to pronounce quickened
Say it like KWIK-und. Quickened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK).
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- KWIK
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quickened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quickened
American and British speakers say quickened in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪkənd/ in the US and /ˈkwɪkənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIK-und.
What does quickened mean?
- simple past and past participle of quicken How to pronounce quicken
Questions about saying quickened
How do you pronounce quickened?
Say KWIK-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪkənd/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quickened?
Quickened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK). Broken into parts: KWIK · und.
Do Americans and Brits say quickened the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪkənd/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪkənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.