how to pronounce quiver

/ˈkwɪvɚ/

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quiver is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of quiver in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… in his quiver can you very quickly I …”

meanings of quiver

noun:

A multidigraph.
A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
A ready storage location for figurative tools or weapons.
The collective noun for cobras.

adjective:

Nimble, active.

verb:

To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

quiver frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word quiver occurs in english on average 1.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.