How to Pronounce Quivering

To pronounce "quivering", say QUIV-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɪvəɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkwɪvəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quivering”

"quivering" has 3 syllables: quiv-er-ing. It rhymes with shivering and delivering, if that helps it stick.

What does quivering mean?

verb

  1. To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

noun

  1. A motion by which something quivers or trembles.

    “quiverings of the eyelid”

adjective

  1. Shaking, shivering

    “The quivering mass of jello rocked back and forth incessantly but remained on the plate.”

Words that rhyme with quivering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiveringdelivering

Related words

tremblingtremorquakingshiveringshakyshakingshakinessunsteady

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quivering"?▾

"Quivering" has 3 syllables: quiv · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "quivering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quivering" is /ˈkwɪvəɹɪŋ/.

What does "quivering" mean?▾

Quivering: To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

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