How to pronounce queasy
Say it like KWEE-zee. Queasy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE).
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- KWEE
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queasy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of queasy
American and British speakers say queasy in essentially the same way: /ˈkwizi/ in the US and /ˈkwiːzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEE-zee.
What does queasy mean?
- Experiencing or causing nausea or uneasiness, often characterized by an unsettled stomach.
- Easily troubled; squeamish.
Where does queasy come from?
From Middle English coysy, possibly from Old Norse kveisa (“boil”) ( > Norwegian kveise/kvise), perhaps influenced by Anglo-Norman queisier, from Old French coisier (“to wound, hurt, make uneasy”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with queasy
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Questions about saying queasy
How do you pronounce queasy?
Say KWEE-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwizi/. In British English it is /ˈkwiːzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queasy?
Queasy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE). Broken into parts: KWEE · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say queasy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwizi/ and the British form is /ˈkwiːzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.