How to pronounce queenie
Say it like KWEE-nee. Queenie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE).
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- KWEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queenie 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of queenie
American and British speakers say queenie in essentially the same way: /ˈkwini/ in the US and /ˈkwiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEE-nee.
What does queenie mean?
- An effeminate man; a male homosexual (especially as a term of address).
- The queen scallop.
Where does queenie come from?
From queen + -ie. Piecewise doublet of queanie.
Words that rhyme with queenie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of queenie.
Questions about saying queenie
How do you pronounce queenie?
Say KWEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwini/. In British English it is /ˈkwiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queenie?
Queenie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE). Broken into parts: KWEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say queenie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwini/ and the British form is /ˈkwiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.