How to pronounce queerplatonic
Say it like kweer-pluh-TAW-nik. Queerplatonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAW).
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- kweer
- pluh
- TAW
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queerplatonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kweerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does queerplatonic mean?
- Not romantic and (usually) not sexual, but sharing a stronger emotional bond than typical in a friendship.
Where does queerplatonic come from?
Coined by Dreamwidth user Meloukhia in 2010 who further popularized it in 2011 through posts on WordPress and Tumblr and said it "describ[ed] relationships where an intense emotional connection transcend[s] what people usually think of as ‘
Words that rhyme with queerplatonic
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Questions about saying queerplatonic
How do you pronounce queerplatonic?
Say kweer-pluh-TAW-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwirpləˈtɔnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queerplatonic?
Queerplatonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAW). Broken into parts: kweer · pluh · TAW · nik.