How to pronounce quirkyalone
Say it like KWUR-kee-uh-lohn. Quirkyalone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWUR).
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- KWUR
- kee
- uh
- lohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quirkyalone 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of quirkyalone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KWUR-kee-uh-lohn.
What does quirkyalone mean?
- Someone who enjoys being single (but is not opposed to being in a relationship) and generally prefers to be alone rather than dating for the sake of being in a couple.
Where does quirkyalone come from?
From quirky + alone, coined by American writer Sasha Cagen in 2000 in a magazine article in Utne Reader.
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Questions about saying quirkyalone
How do you pronounce quirkyalone?
Say KWUR-kee-uh-lohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɝkiəloʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkwɝkiələʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quirkyalone?
Quirkyalone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWUR). Broken into parts: KWUR · kee · uh · lohn.
Is quirkyalone 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 /ˈkwɝkiələʊn/ (KWUR-kee-uh-lohn).