How to pronounce quickie
Say it like KWIK-ee. Quickie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK).
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- KWIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quickie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quickie
American and British speakers say quickie in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪki/ in the US and /ˈkwɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIK-ee.
What does quickie mean?
- Something made or done swiftly.
- A brief sexual encounter.
- A fast bowler.
Where does quickie come from?
From quick + -ie.
Words that rhyme with quickie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quickie.
Questions about saying quickie
How do you pronounce quickie?
Say KWIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪki/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quickie?
Quickie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK). Broken into parts: KWIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say quickie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪki/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.