How to Pronounce Quake

To pronounce "quake", say QUAK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kweɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kweɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quake”

"quake" has 2 syllables: quak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does quake mean?

noun

  1. A trembling or shaking.

    “We felt a quake in the apartment every time the train went by.”

  2. An earthquake, a trembling of the ground with force.

    “California is plagued by quakes; there are a few minor ones almost every month.”

verb

  1. To tremble or shake.

    “I felt the ground quaking beneath my feet.”

  2. To be in a state of fear, shock, amazement, etc., such as might cause one to tremble.

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Words that rhyme with quake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

tremorquivertemblorseismearthquaketrembleshakingjolt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quake"?▾

"Quake" has 2 syllables: quak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "quake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quake" is /kweɪk/.

What does "quake" mean?▾

Quake: A trembling or shaking.

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