How to pronounce queried
Say it like KWIR-eed. Queried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIR).
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- KWIR
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queried 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.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of queried
American and British speakers say queried in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪrid/ in the US and /ˈkwɪrid/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIR-eed.
What does queried mean?
- simple past and past participle of query How to pronounce query
Questions about saying queried
How do you pronounce queried?
Say KWIR-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪrid/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪrid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queried?
Queried has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIR). Broken into parts: KWIR · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say queried the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪrid/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪrid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.