How to Pronounce Quench

To pronounce "quench", say QUENCH — one syllable, IPA /kwɛnt͡ʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kwɛnt͡ʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quench”

"quench" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with clench and wench, if that helps it stick.

What does quench mean?

noun

  1. The abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.
  2. A rapid change of the parameters of a physical system.

verb

  1. To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

    “The library quenched her thirst for knowledge.”

  2. To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with quench

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clenchwenchblenchentrenchdrenchfrenchstenchtrenchbenchretrenchworkbenchhench

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quench"?▾

"Quench" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "quench"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quench" is /kwɛnt͡ʃ/.

What does "quench" mean?▾

Quench: The abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

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