How to Pronounce Quickening

To pronounce "quickening", say QUICK-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

QUICK-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “quickening”

"quickening" has 3 syllables: quick-en-ing. It rhymes with sickening and thickening, if that helps it stick.

What does quickening mean?

verb

  1. To give life to; to animate, make alive, revive.
  2. To come back to life, receive life.

noun

  1. An increase of speed.
  2. The action of bringing someone or something to life.

Words that rhyme with quickening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sickeningthickeningchickening

Related words

speedupaccelerationhasteningacceleratingexpeditingaccelerantspeedingaccelerator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quickening"?▾

"Quickening" has 3 syllables: quick · en · ing.

What does "quickening" mean?▾

Quickening: To give life to; to animate, make alive, revive.

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