How to pronounce quarrelsome
Say it like KWOR-ul-sum. Quarrelsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- ul
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarrelsome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quarrelsome
American and British speakers say quarrelsome in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɔrəlsəm/ in the US and /ˈkwɒrəlsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWOR-ul-sum.
What does quarrelsome mean?
- Argumentative; fond of or prone to quarreling.“She's too quarrelsome to participate in a civil conversation.”
Where does quarrelsome come from?
From quarrel + -some.
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Questions about saying quarrelsome
How do you pronounce quarrelsome?
Say KWOR-ul-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrəlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒrəlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarrelsome?
Quarrelsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · ul · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say quarrelsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɔrəlsəm/ and the British form is /ˈkwɒrəlsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.