How to Pronounce "quake"
word
KWAYK
KWAYK
Definition
To shake or tremble with force, often used to describe the movement of the ground during an earthquake, but also used for anything that shakes violently.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkweɪk/
British English
/kwˈeɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWAYK
UK
KWAYK
Listen in Context
The ground began to quake during the storm.
A strong quake hit the city last night.
His hands quaked as he held the paper.
Everyone felt the entire house quake for a few seconds.