How to Pronounce "earthquake"
word
/ˈɝθˌkweɪk/
URTH-kwayk
/ˈɜːθkweɪk/
URTH-kwayk
Definition
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement in the earth’s crust. Earthquakes can be small or very powerful and may cause serious damage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɝθˌkweɪk/
British English
/ˈɜːθkweɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
URTH-kwayk
UK
URTH-kwayk
Listen in Context
The earthquake damaged many houses.
We felt an earthquake during the night.
After the earthquake, the school was closed.
Did you hear about the earthquake on the news this morning?