How to pronounce queener
Say it like KWEE-ner. Queener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE).
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- KWEE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queener 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of queener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWEE-nuh.
What does queener mean?
- One who queens (in various senses).
- A beehive having the specified number of queens.
- A student who takes an interest in courting women.
Where does queener come from?
From queen (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with queener
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of queener.
Questions about saying queener
How do you pronounce queener?
Say KWEE-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwinɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queener?
Queener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE). Broken into parts: KWEE · ner.
Is queener pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkwiːnə/ (KWEE-nuh).