How to pronounce quivering
Say it like KWIV-uh-ring. Quivering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIV).
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- KWIV
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quivering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quivering
American and British speakers say quivering in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIV-uh-ring.
What does quivering mean?
- shaking, shivering“The quivering mass of jello rocked back and forth incessantly but remained on the plate.”
- present participle and gerund of quiver How to pronounce quiver
- A motion by which something quivers or trembles.
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Words that rhyme with quivering
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Questions about saying quivering
How do you pronounce quivering?
Say KWIV-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quivering?
Quivering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIV). Broken into parts: KWIV · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say quivering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.