How To Pronounce Quirky
quirky
How To Say Quirky Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, quirky is pronounced /ˈkwɜː.ki/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʷw̥ɜːʴ.ki]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈkwɝː.ki/.
Quirky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Quirky has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Quirky
Transcription Tips For Quirky
- Rule 26
The Letters qu
The letters qu are usually pronounced /kw/.
queen /kwiːn/quick /kwɪk/question /ˈkwes.tʃən/
Here. Quirky /ˈkwɜː.ki/
- Rule 29
The Letter y
The letter y before a vowel is usually a consonant, /j/. After a consonant it is usually a vowel.
yes /jes/yam /jæm/city /ˈsɪt.i/
Here. Quirky /ˈkwɜː.ki/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Quirky /ˈkwɜː.ki/
- Rule 7
Stress Mark Replaces The Dot
Do not place a syllable boundary marker where the stress marker appears. /ðeɪ.ə.naʊ.ˈhɪə/ is not acceptable.
They are now here /ðeɪ.ə.naʊˈhɪə/
Here. Quirky /ˈkwɜː.ki/
Questions About Quirky
How do you say quirky phonetically?
Quirky sounds like KWUR-kee in British English, and the same in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce quirky in British English?
In British English, quirky is pronounced /ˈkwɜː.ki/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʷw̥ɜːʴ.ki].
How do you pronounce quirky in American English?
In American English, quirky is pronounced /ˈkwɝː.ki/.
How many syllables are in quirky?
Quirky has two syllables, /kwɜː/ + /ki/.
Where is the stress in quirky?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /kwɜː/.
Do British and American English pronounce quirky the same way?
No. British English has /ˈkwɜː.ki/ and American English has /ˈkwɝː.ki/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Quirky
Quirky has two syllables. See how quirky divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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