How to Pronounce Quenching

To pronounce "quenching", say QUENCH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quenching”

"quenching" has 2 syllables: quench-ing. It rhymes with clenching and wrenching, if that helps it stick.

What does quenching mean?

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).

noun

  1. The extinction of any of several physical properties.
  2. The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.

Synonyms

appeaseslake

Words that rhyme with quenching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clenchingwrenchingtrenchingbenchingentrenchingdrenchingretrenchingblenchingwenching

Related words

extinguishingextinctionimpingercoolingcoldchillingchillsunset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quenching"?▾

"Quenching" has 2 syllables: quench · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "quenching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quenching" is /ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/.

What does "quenching" mean?▾

Quenching: To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

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