How to pronounce querent
Say it like KWER-ent. Querent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWER).
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- KWER
- ent
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Querent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- entKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of querent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWUH-ent.
What does querent mean?
- An inquirer.
Where does querent come from?
Old French and Anglo-Norman querant, from Latin quaerens, present participle of quaerō (“to search for, to inquire”) (English query).
Questions about saying querent
How do you pronounce querent?
Say KWER-ent. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɚɛnt/. In British English it is /ˈkwəɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in querent?
Querent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWER). Broken into parts: KWER · ent.
Is querent 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 /ˈkwəɛnt/ (KWUH-ent).