How to pronounce queerdar
Say it like KWEER-dar. Queerdar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEER).
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- KWEER
- dar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queerdar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- darKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of queerdar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWEER-dah.
What does queerdar mean?
- The supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is queer by observing that person.
Where does queerdar come from?
From queer + -dar.
Questions about saying queerdar
How do you pronounce queerdar?
Say KWEER-dar. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwirdɑr/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪədɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queerdar?
Queerdar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEER). Broken into parts: KWEER · dar.
Is queerdar 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 /ˈkwɪədɑː/ (KWEER-dah).