How to pronounce quicklime
Say it like KWIK-lyme. Quicklime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK).
- KWIK
- lyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quicklime 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.
- lymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of quicklime
American and British speakers say quicklime in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪˌklaɪm/ in the US and /ˈkwɪˌklaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIK-lyme.
What does quicklime mean?
- Calcium oxide, which is produced by heating (calcining) limestone and gives slaked lime on treatment with water.
- To treat (something) with quicklime.
Where does quicklime come from?
From Middle English quyk lym; equivalent to quick + lime.
Questions about saying quicklime
How do you pronounce quicklime?
Say KWIK-lyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪˌklaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪˌklaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quicklime?
Quicklime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK). Broken into parts: KWIK · lyme.
Do Americans and Brits say quicklime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪˌklaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪˌklaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.