How to pronounce quickening
Say it like KWIK-uh-ning. Quickening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK).
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- KWIK
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quickening 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quickening
American and British speakers say quickening in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIK-uh-ning.
What does quickening mean?
- present participle and gerund of quicken How to pronounce quicken
- An increase of speed.
- The action of bringing someone or something to life.
- The first noticeable movements of a fetus during pregnancy, or the period when this occurs.
Words that rhyme with quickening
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quickening.
Questions about saying quickening
How do you pronounce quickening?
Say KWIK-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quickening?
Quickening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK). Broken into parts: KWIK · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say quickening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.