How Many Syllables Are in Quicksilver

The word Quicksilver has three syllables: quick-sil-ver.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Quicksilver

a shiny, silver-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, barometers, and electrical switches

How should Quicksilver divide into syllables

The first syllable has a short vowel sound 'u', the second syllable has a long vowel sound 'i', and the third syllable has a short vowel sound 'e'. The word has 4 consonants: q, c, k, and s and 4 vowels: u, i, e, and r.

Part of Speech - Quicksilver

The thermometer contains a small amount of quicksilver.

Sentences with Quicksilver

• The barometer uses quicksilver to measure air pressure.
• The electrical switch contains a small amount of quicksilver.
• The thermometer must be handled carefully because it contains quicksilver.
• Quicksilver is a dangerous substance if not handled properly.
• The liquid metal in the thermometer is called quicksilver.

Quotes with Quicksilver

• 'Quicksilver,' he said. 'A most appropriate name, under the circumstances.' - Neil Gaiman
• '...the quicksilver gleaming in his eyes.' - F. Scott Fitzgerald
• 'She was a quicksilver girl, bright and playful and unpredictable.' - Haruki Murakami

Number of characters in Quicksilver

11 ( q, u, i, c, k, s, i, l, v, e, r )

Unique letters in Quicksilver

10 ( q, u, i, c, k, s, l, v, e, r )

Quicksilver Backwards

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How to Pronounce Quicksilver

IPA (International): ˈkwɪˈksɪlvɜ:

ARA (American): ˈkwɪˈksɪlvɝ

EPA (English): ˈkwɪˈksɪlvɜ:

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