How to pronounce quarrel
Say it like KWOR-ul. Quarrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarrel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quarrel
American and British speakers say quarrel in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɔrəl/ in the US and /ˈkwɒrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWOR-ul.
What does quarrel mean?
- To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.
- To find fault; to cavil.“to quarrel with one’s lot”
- To argue or squabble with (someone).
- A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).“We got into a silly quarrel about what food to order.”
- Often preceded by a form of to have: a basis or ground of dispute or objection; a complaint; also, a feeling or situation of ill will and unhappiness caused by this.“A few customers in the shop had some quarrels with us, so we called for the manager.”
- A propensity to quarrel; quarrelsomeness.
- A diamond- or square-shaped piece of glass forming part of a lattice window.
- A square tile; a quarry tile; (uncountable) such tiles collectively.
Where does quarrel come from?
From Middle English querele (“altercation, dispute; argument, debate; armed combat; trial by combat; basis for dispute, complaint; claim, legal suit; a lament; illness”) [and other forms], from Anglo-Norman querele [and other forms] and Mid
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Words that rhyme with quarrel
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Questions about saying quarrel
How do you pronounce quarrel?
Say KWOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarrel?
Quarrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say quarrel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɔrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkwɒrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.