How to pronounce quiz
Say it like KWIZ. Quiz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWIZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quiz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quiz
American and British speakers say quiz in essentially the same way: /kwɪz/ in the US and /kwɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIZ.
What does quiz mean?
- an examination consisting of a few short questions
- examine someone's knowledge of something“The teacher tests us every week”“We got quizzed on French irregular verbs”
Words that rhyme with quiz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quiz.
Questions about saying quiz
How do you pronounce quiz?
Say KWIZ. The American pronunciation is /kwɪz/. In British English it is /kwɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quiz?
Quiz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWIZ.
Do Americans and Brits say quiz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪz/ and the British form is /kwɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.