How to pronounce quieting
Say it like KWY-uh-ting. Quieting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY).
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- KWY
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quieting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quieting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWY-uh-ting.
What does quieting mean?
- present participle and gerund of quiet How to pronounce quiet
- The act of making something quiet.
Words that rhyme with quieting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quieting.
Questions about saying quieting
How do you pronounce quieting?
Say KWY-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quieting?
Quieting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWY). Broken into parts: KWY · uh · ting.
Is quieting 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 /ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/ (KWY-uh-ting).