How to pronounce querist
Say it like KWIR-ust. Querist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIR).
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- KWIR
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Querist 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 querist
American and British speakers say querist in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪrəst/ in the US and /ˈkwɪərɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEER-rist.
What does querist mean?
- A person who queries or asks questions; an interrogator, a questioner.
Where does querist come from?
From quaere (“(archaic) query, question”, noun) or query (“enquiry, question”, noun) + -ist (suffix denoting one who engages in a particular type of activity).
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Words that rhyme with querist
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Questions about saying querist
How do you pronounce querist?
Say KWIR-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪrəst/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in querist?
Querist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIR). Broken into parts: KWIR · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say querist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪrəst/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪərɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.