How to Pronounce Quaking

To pronounce "quaking", say QUAK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

QUAK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “quaking”

"quaking" has 2 syllables: quak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does quaking mean?

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.

noun

  1. The action of the verb to quake.

adjective

  1. That shakes or shivers.

Words that rhyme with quaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingrakingearthshaking

Related words

shakyquiveringshiveringtremblingshakingunsteadyaspasps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quaking"?▾

"Quaking" has 2 syllables: quak · ing.

What does "quaking" mean?▾

Quaking: To tremble or shake.

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