How to pronounce quirt
Say it like KWERT. Quirt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWERT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quirt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWERTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quirt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWURT.
What does quirt mean?
- A rawhide whip plaited with two thongs of buffalo hide.
- To strike with a quirt.
Where does quirt come from?
From Spanish cuerda (“cord”), or Mexican Spanish cuarta (“whip”).
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Questions about saying quirt
How do you pronounce quirt?
Say KWERT. The American pronunciation is /kwɚt/. In British English it is /kwɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quirt?
Quirt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWERT.
Is quirt 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 /kwɜːt/ (KWURT).