How to pronounce quivered
Say it like KWIV-erd. Quivered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIV).
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US American/ˈkwɪvɚd/KWIV-erd
UK British/ˈkwɪvəd/KWIV-ud
- KWIV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quivered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quivered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWIV-ud.
What does quivered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of quiver How to pronounce quiver
- Furnished with, or carrying, a quiver for arrows.
- Sheathed, as in a quiver.
Questions about saying quivered
How do you pronounce quivered?
Say KWIV-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quivered?
Quivered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIV). Broken into parts: KWIV · erd.
Is quivered 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 /ˈkwɪvəd/ (KWIV-ud).