quenching meaning

UK US /ˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/ 2 syllables

quenching (noun): the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning.

Definition of quenching

  1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
    • the extinction of the lights

    Synonyms: extinction, extinguishing

    Type of: termination

    Related forms: quench

How to pronounce quenching

quenching is pronounced /ˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with quenching

Scrabble score: 24 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with QU · words ending in NG · 9-letter words

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