How to pronounce querken
Say it like KWUR-kin. Querken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWUR).
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- KWUR
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Querken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of querken
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWUR-kin.
What does querken mean?
- To querk.
- To grunt; moan.
Where does querken come from?
From Middle English querkenen, equivalent to querk + -en.
Words that rhyme with querken
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of querken.
Questions about saying querken
How do you pronounce querken?
Say KWUR-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɝkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkwɜːkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in querken?
Querken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWUR). Broken into parts: KWUR · kin.
Is querken 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 /ˈkwɜːkɪn/ (KWUR-kin).