How to pronounce quirks
Say it like KWURKS. Quirks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWURKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quirks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWURKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of quirks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWURKS.
What does quirks mean?
- plural of quirk How to pronounce quirk
- third-person singular simple present indicative of quirk How to pronounce quirk
Words that rhyme with quirks
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Questions about saying quirks
How do you pronounce quirks?
Say KWURKS. The American pronunciation is /kwɝks/. In British English it is /kwɜːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quirks?
Quirks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWURKS.
Is quirks 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 /kwɜːks/ (KWURKS).