How to Pronounce Quarrel

To pronounce "quarrel", say QUARR-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɒɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkwɒɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quarrel”

"quarrel" has 2 syllables: quarr-el. It rhymes with immoral and moral, if that helps it stick.

What does quarrel mean?

noun

  1. A verbal dispute or heated argument.

    “We got into a silly quarrel about what food to order.”

  2. A ground of dispute or objection; a complaint.

    “A few customers in the shop had some quarrels with us, so we called for the manager.”

verb

  1. To disagree.
  2. To contend, argue fiercely, squabble.

Words that rhyme with quarrel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

immoralmoralamoralauralcoralauroralflorallorelzorillemorellchoralzoril

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quarrel"?▾

"Quarrel" has 2 syllables: quarr · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "quarrel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quarrel" is /ˈkwɒɹəl/.

What does "quarrel" mean?▾

Quarrel: A verbal dispute or heated argument.

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