How to pronounce quick
quick
/kwɪk/
1 syllable
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qu is pronounced /kw/: a k followed by rounded lips.
Quick, sound by sound
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /w/as in water | Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
In a sentence
Aspirin can provide quick relief for a headache.
More words with the /w/ sound
- quebec/kwəˈbek/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- february/ˈfebjəweri/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- francois/frɑːnˈswɑː/
- bourgeois/bʊrʒˈwɑː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- juan/wɑːn/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- joaquin/wɑːˈkiːn/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce quick?
Quick is pronounced /kwɪk/ in American English.
How many syllables are in quick?
Quick has 1 syllable.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in quick?
qu is pronounced /kw/: a k followed by rounded lips.