To pronounce "quavery", say QUAV-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkweɪvəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkweɪvəɹi/
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"quavery" has 2 syllables: quav-ery. It rhymes with unsavory and slavery, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Quavery" has 2 syllables: quav · ery.
The IPA transcription of "quavery" is /ˈkweɪvəɹi/.
Quavery: Apt to quaver; shaky, trembling.
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