How to pronounce quieten
Say it like KWY-uh-tun. Quieten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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- KWY
- uh
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quieten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quieten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWY-uh-tun.
What does quieten mean?
- To make quiet.“quieten the class”
- To become quiet.“quieten down please, the speaker is going to start.”
Where does quieten come from?
From quiet + -en (verbal suffix).
Words that rhyme with quieten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quieten.
Questions about saying quieten
How do you pronounce quieten?
Say KWY-uh-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪətən/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪətən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quieten?
Quieten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · uh · tun.
Is quieten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkwaɪətən/ (KWY-uh-tun).