How to pronounce quicksave
Say it like KWIK-sayv. Quicksave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK).
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- KWIK
- sayv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quicksave 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.
- sayvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of quicksave
American and British speakers say quicksave in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪkˌseɪv/ in the US and /ˈkwɪkˌseɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIK-sayv.
What does quicksave mean?
- To save progress in one's game with a rapid keystroke, without needing to, e.g., reach a checkpoint.“Press F5 to quicksave before trying something risky.”
- An act of quicksaving.
- A save created by quicksaving.
Where does quicksave come from?
From quick + save. Attested at least since 1992, as a feature in the game Wolfenstein 3D (in the form "Quick Save").
Questions about saying quicksave
How do you pronounce quicksave?
Say KWIK-sayv. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪkˌseɪv/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪkˌseɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quicksave?
Quicksave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIK). Broken into parts: KWIK · sayv.
Do Americans and Brits say quicksave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪkˌseɪv/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪkˌseɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.