How to Pronounce Earthquakes

To pronounce "earthquakes", say EARTHQ-uak-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

EARTHQ-uak-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “earthquakes”

"earthquakes" has 3 syllables: earthq-uak-es. It rhymes with takes and stakes, if that helps it stick.

What does earthquakes 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 earthquakes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

takesstakesmistakesmakesundertakesjakesbreakssnakesrakessnowflakesheadachesstrakes

Related words

seismtemblorquakeaftershocksquakesseismicseismologicalseismology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "earthquakes"?▾

"Earthquakes" has 3 syllables: earthq · uak · es.

What does "earthquakes" mean?▾

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

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