How to pronounce quaere
Say it like KWEE-uh-ree. Quaere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE).
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- KWEE
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quaere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 quaere
American and British speakers say quaere in essentially the same way: /ˈkwiəri/ in the US and /ˈkwiːəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEE-uh-ree.
What does quaere mean?
- To ask or query; used imperatively to introduce a question or signify doubt.
Where does quaere come from?
From Latin quaere, second-person singular present active imperative of quaerō (“seek, look for; ask”).
Questions about saying quaere
How do you pronounce quaere?
Say KWEE-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwiəri/. In British English it is /ˈkwiːəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quaere?
Quaere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE). Broken into parts: KWEE · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say quaere the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwiəri/ and the British form is /ˈkwiːəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.