How to pronounce viewquake
Say it like VYOO-kwayk. Viewquake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYOO).
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- VYOO
- kwayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viewquake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kwaykKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of viewquake
American and British speakers say viewquake in essentially the same way: /ˈvjukweɪk/ in the US and /ˈvjuːkweɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: VYOO-kwayk.
What does viewquake mean?
- A sudden drastic shift in someone's view on the world or a particular subject.
Where does viewquake come from?
From view + quake, modeled after earthquake.
Questions about saying viewquake
How do you pronounce viewquake?
Say VYOO-kwayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈvjukweɪk/. In British English it is /ˈvjuːkweɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viewquake?
Viewquake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYOO). Broken into parts: VYOO · kwayk.
Do Americans and Brits say viewquake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvjukweɪk/ and the British form is /ˈvjuːkweɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.