How to pronounce quackery
Say it like KWAK-uh-ree. Quackery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAK).
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- KWAK
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quackery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of quackery
American and British speakers say quackery in essentially the same way: /ˈkwækəri/ in the US and /ˈkwækəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAK-uh-ree.
What does quackery mean?
- The practice of fraudulent medicine, usually in order to make money or for ego gratification and power; health fraud.
- An instance of practicing fraudulent medicine.
Where does quackery come from?
From quack + -ery.
Words that rhyme with quackery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quackery.
Questions about saying quackery
How do you pronounce quackery?
Say KWAK-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwækəri/. In British English it is /ˈkwækəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quackery?
Quackery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAK). Broken into parts: KWAK · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say quackery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwækəri/ and the British form is /ˈkwækəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.