How to pronounce queerer
Say it like KWIR-er. Queerer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIR).
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- KWIR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queerer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of queerer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWIR-uh.
What does queerer mean?
- One who queers something.
- comparative form of queer: more queer.
Where does queerer come from?
From queer (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with queerer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of queerer.
Questions about saying queerer
How do you pronounce queerer?
Say KWIR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queerer?
Queerer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIR). Broken into parts: KWIR · er.
Is queerer 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 /ˈkwɪrə/ (KWIR-uh).