How to Pronounce "quarry"
word
/ˈkwɔɹi/
KWOR-ee
/kwˈɒɹi/
kwOR-ee
Definition
A 'quarry' is a place where stone or other materials are dug from the earth. It can also mean an animal or person that is being hunted or chased.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkwɔɹi/
British English
/kwˈɒɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWOR-ee
UK
kwOR-ee
Listen in Context
They visited a quarry to see how stone is cut.
The wolf chased its quarry through the forest.
There is a large quarry outside the city.
After hours of searching, the hunter finally spotted his quarry.