How to Pronounce Queen

To pronounce "queen", say QUEEN — one syllable, IPA /kwiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kwiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “queen”

"queen" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does queen mean?

noun

  1. A female monarch. Example: Queen Victoria.
  2. The wife or widow of a king.

verb

  1. To make a queen.
  2. To act the part of a queen; to queen it.

Synonyms

queen regnantbitchcowgirlgirlladymop squeezerqueen consort

Words that rhyme with queen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

tabbyempressduchessreginaprincessdameregalcowen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "queen"?▾

"Queen" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "queen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "queen" is /kwiːn/.

What does "queen" mean?▾

Queen: A female monarch. Example: Queen Victoria.

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