How to pronounce querulous
Say it like KWER-uh-lus. Querulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWER).
- KWER
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Querulous 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 "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of querulous
American and British speakers say querulous in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛrələs/ in the US and /ˈkwɛrjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAIR-yuu-lus.
What does querulous mean?
- Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.
Where does querulous come from?
From Old French querelos, from Late Latin querulōsus, from Latin querulus, from queror (“to complain”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with querulous
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Questions about saying querulous
How do you pronounce querulous?
Say KWER-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛrələs/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛrjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in querulous?
Querulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWER). Broken into parts: KWER · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say querulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛrələs/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛrjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.