How to Pronounce “queer

word

/ˈkwɪɹ/
kweer
/kwˈiə/
kwee-uh

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈkwɪɹ/

British English

/kwˈiə/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

kweer

UK

kwee-uh

Listen in Context

He thought the painting looked queer.

Some people identify as queer.

The word queer has changed meaning over time.

She proudly calls herself queer and is active in LGBTQ+ rights.