How to Pronounce Quicksilver

To pronounce "quicksilver", say QUICKS-ilv-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quicksilver”

"quicksilver" has 3 syllables: quicks-ilv-er. It rhymes with silver and quiksilver, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: quiksilver — easy to mix up when writing.

What does quicksilver mean?

noun

  1. The metal mercury.
  2. An amalgam of mercury and tin applied to the backs of mirrors, quicksilvering.

verb

  1. To overlay with quicksilver.
  2. To treat with quicksilver.

adjective

  1. Unpredictable, erratic or fickle; mercurial.

Synonyms

hydrargyrummercury

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Words that rhyme with quicksilver

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silverquiksilver

Related words

changefulchangeablefickleerratichgmercurymercurialamalgam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quicksilver"?▾

"Quicksilver" has 3 syllables: quicks · ilv · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "quicksilver"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quicksilver" is /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/.

What does "quicksilver" mean?▾

Quicksilver: The metal mercury.

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