How to Pronounce Earthquake

To pronounce "earthquake", say EARTHQ-uak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɜːθkweɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “earthquake”

"earthquake" has 3 syllables: earthq-uak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does earthquake mean?

noun

  1. A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
  2. (planetary geology) Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies.

Synonyms

earthdinquakeseismtemblorterremotetremblortremor

Words that rhyme with earthquake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

seismtemblorquakeaftershockseismicseismologyseismologicaleruption

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "earthquake"?▾

"Earthquake" has 3 syllables: earthq · uak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "earthquake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "earthquake" is /ˈɜːθkweɪk/.

What does "earthquake" mean?▾

Earthquake: A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

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