To pronounce "quicksand", say QUICKS-and — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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QUICKS-and
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"quicksand" has 2 syllables: quicks-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Quicksand" has 2 syllables: quicks · and.
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