How to pronounce quickener
Say it like KWIK-uh-ner. Quickener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK).
- KWIK
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quickener 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quickener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWIK-uh-nuh.
What does quickener mean?
- One who, or that which, quickens, hastens, or speeds up an object or action.
- That which gives life, animates, or nourishes.
Where does quickener come from?
From Middle English quykener, equivalent to quicken + -er.
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Words that rhyme with quickener
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Questions about saying quickener
How do you pronounce quickener?
Say KWIK-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪkənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪkənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quickener?
Quickener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK). Broken into parts: KWIK · uh · ner.
Is quickener 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 /ˈkwɪkənə/ (KWIK-uh-nuh).