How to pronounce queerest
Say it like KWIR-ust. Queerest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIR).
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- KWIR
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queerest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of queerest
American and British speakers say queerest in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪrəst/ in the US and /ˈkwɪərəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEER-rust.
What does queerest mean?
- superlative form of queer: most queer
Words that rhyme with queerest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of queerest.
Questions about saying queerest
How do you pronounce queerest?
Say KWIR-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪrəst/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪərəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queerest?
Queerest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIR). Broken into parts: KWIR · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say queerest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪrəst/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪərəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.