How to Pronounce "earthquakes"
word
/ˈɝθˌkweɪks/
URTH-kwayks
/ˈɜːθkweɪks/
URTH-kwayks
Definition
Earthquakes are sudden movements or shaking of the ground caused by shifts in the Earth's crust. They can be mild or very strong, sometimes causing damage to buildings and landscapes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɝθˌkweɪks/
British English
/ˈɜːθkweɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
URTH-kwayks
UK
URTH-kwayks
Listen in Context
Japan has many earthquakes every year.
Strong earthquakes can damage buildings.
People practice safety drills for earthquakes at school.
Yesterday's earthquakes woke me up in the middle of the night.