How to pronounce quiver
Say it like KWIV-er. Quiver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIV).
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- KWIV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quiver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWIV-uh.
What does quiver mean?
- To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.
- A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
- A ready storage location for figurative tools or weapons.“He's got lots of sales pitches in his quiver.”
- A multidigraph, especially in the context of representation theory.
- The act of quivering.
Where does quiver come from?
The mathematical sense originated as German Köcher in a 1972 paper by Pierre Gabriel; it was likely chosen because a quiver contains arrows, while a digraph contains directed edges (also called "arrows").
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Words that rhyme with quiver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quiver.
Questions about saying quiver
How do you pronounce quiver?
Say KWIV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quiver?
Quiver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIV). Broken into parts: KWIV · er.
Is quiver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkwɪvə/ (KWIV-uh).