How to Pronounce Quiz

To pronounce "quiz", say QUIZ — one syllable, IPA /kwɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/kwɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quiz”

"quiz" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with whiz and whizz, if that helps it stick.

What does quiz mean?

noun

  1. An odd, puzzling or absurd person or thing.
  2. A competition in the answering of questions.

    “We came second in the pub quiz.”

verb

  1. To hoax; to chaff or mock with pretended seriousness of discourse; to make sport of, as by obscure questions.
  2. To peer at; to eye suspiciously or mockingly.

Words that rhyme with quiz

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whizwhizzwizfizzdoesbizfrizzmslizchandeliersrizchrys

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quiz"?▾

"Quiz" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "quiz"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quiz" is /kwɪz/.

What does "quiz" mean?▾

Quiz: An odd, puzzling or absurd person or thing.

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