How to Pronounce "quick as lightning"
expression
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɫaɪtnɪŋ
KWIK az LYTE-ning
kwˈɪk/ /ˈæs/ /lˈaɪtnɪŋ
kwik AS LYTE-ning
Definition
Used to describe someone or something that moves or reacts extremely fast, almost instantly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɫaɪtnɪŋ
British English
kwˈɪk/ /ˈæs/ /lˈaɪtnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIK az LYTE-ning
UK
kwik AS LYTE-ning
Listen in Context
He grabbed the ball quick as lightning.
The cat ran quick as lightning across the yard.
She finished her homework quick as lightning.
Wow, you replied quick as lightning!